Accountant

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We are seeking an Accountant who will provide support to the Accounting and Finance group in the areas of general accounting, reporting and analysis, and month-end closing. Responsible for various accounting functions including standard cost, inventory management and analysis, processing invoices, auditing expenses, weekly payment run and in-depth review and analysis of various balance sheet and income statement accounts.

Pay rate: $69,000 - $77,000 per year plus bonus target

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cost Management - 80%

• Reconcile work-in-process variances, analyzing and closing work orders;
• Responsible for managing inventory sub-ledgers;
• Responsible for the part number setups and cost set up;
• Review and perform BOM roll-up cost.
• Responsible for Perpetual inventory reconciliation;
• Analyze warranty reimbursement and cost accrual;
• Analyze and accrue for service labor cost and warranty expenses;
• Perform and assist in Cycle count and yearly physical inventory;
• Reconcile inventory value which is located at customer on hand;
• Analyze expensed materials and recognize sales tax;
• Responsible for the proper recognition of cost between different business division.
• Prepare and maintain desktop procedure and training materials;
• Monthly Inventory and Cost account reconciliation;
• Support inventory In-transit tracking, Inventory reserves, transfer price and overhead costs update

Accounts Payable -20%

• Processes daily AP Inquiry, Invoices approval and posting;
• Upload of P-card expenses to system;
• Audit and approve Travel & Entertainment expense reports through I-expense;
• Prepares wire request and submit to Treasury department;
• Prepares weekly payment runs for employee travel & expenses and vendors;
• Reconciles A/P Aging to General Ledger;
• Monthly Expenses and payment accounts reconciliation;
• Monthly accounting closing activities, including preparation of journal entries and financial report reconciliation.
• Assists with preparation of monthly financial statement reports to management and headquarter.
• Assist in requested analysis for budget and forecast planning.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

• Proactively develops and recommends methodology to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial data and performance.
• Prepare, analyze and assist in internal and external audit and tax filing schedules.
• Assist operations and outside warehouse with various issues.
• Special projects as requested.

EXPERIENCE:

• Desired 2 years’ experience within an Accounting or Finance corporate environment

EDUCATION:

• Associates degree in Accounting or beyond

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge in Cost Accounting; inventory experience at a contract manufacturer a plus.
• Experience with large ERP software; hands-on experience with Oracle highly preferred.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Working experience in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to overcome challenges to meet tight deadlines; team oriented and continuous improvement mindset; able to be discreet with confidential/sensitive information.