• Performs month end close duties – create and key journal entries, income statement and balance sheet review, etc.
• Analyzes departmental spending variances.
• Creates and distributes KPI summary and other ad hoc reports for management of Operations.
• Reconciles multiple balance sheet accounts monthly – cash, prepaids, inventory, liabilities, etc.
• Assists Plant Controller in developing quarterly forecasts and annual budget.
• Responsible for fixed asset tracking and capital spending management with the support of the Plant Controller.
• Reviews and sets standard cost on new manufactured part numbers and releases work orders to the production floor in a timely manner.
• Sets standard costs for new purchased parts.
• Researches and determines root cause for large work order variances; takes preventative action to keep problems from recurring.
• Supports annual Physical Inventory and reviews inventory variances.

Required Skills Required Experience

• B.S. in Accounting, other appropriate degree, or commensurate experience.
• 1-3 years relevant experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and/or with engineering and manufacturing personnel on analysis of cost standards preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; must have excellent analytical skills and a sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Computer proficient: strong Excel, Word, Outlook and presentation software skills required.  Experience with JD Edwards and Cognos a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process Accounts Payable
  • Obtain/ensure proper approval of invoices
  • Review invoices for proper account coding
  • Enter invoices into Intuit Enterprise accounting system
  • Produce checks and match to original invoices
• Process Accounts Receivable
  • Produce invoices
  • Record cash receipts and maintain daily cash sheet
• Record daily Cash Receipts (cash and checks) and take deposits to bank
• Develop and enter General Ledger entries
• Process payroll
• Complete General Ledger account reconciliations
• Handle month-end close of General Ledger which includes adjusting entries at month-end (using GAAP and accrual accounting methodology). Also responsible for providing Accounting Manager a month-end package which includes a review/analysis of both Income Statements to Budget, and Balance Sheet.
• Perform contract invoicing and review status of the same
• Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly financial analyses
• Share insight and assist with enhancing/developing finance and accounting processes and procedures
• Share insight and assist with annual Budgeting process
• Suggest and help implement processes that will increase efficiencies of Accounting Department and assist staff with implementing processes/procedures that will ultimately elevate the company’s customer service level and the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting/ performance.
• Work closely with Accounting Manager(s) on various projects that include: finance, software module implementation, budgeting/forecasting, cash flow analysis, financial reporting, working with outside auditors and tax personnel, etc.