Accountant - Staff-Chemaid Accounting/Finance Salaried Sg&A

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Quebec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Position: Staff Accountant

Department:  Finance

Reporting Structure: Controller

Reporting to this position: No direct reports

BASIC FUNCTION

Prepare and maintain company financial records in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain General Ledger; journal entries and account analysis
• Generate and interpret financial reports and statements
• Perform monthly closings
• Review, analyze and track inventory and reconcile variances
• Review, analyze and report job costing data to management with comparison to pricing structures.
• Analyze P&L/Expenditures/Balance sheet and KPI's

• Prepare budgets, forecasts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Record transactions relating to payroll activity/expenses (wages/taxes/vacation etc)
• Prepare accruals and other adjusting /reclasses entries
• Record and maintain monthly corporate fixed assets
• Reconcile prepaid expenses and ensure proper amortization of various expenses
• Record all Inter-company transactions

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel (at an advanced level), Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently on assigned projects.
• Capable of following all required SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) and safety programs.
• Familiarity with Macola Accounting Systems (preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hand to handle and feel objects, controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Specific vision requirements for the use of computer monitors include close vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (heat/cold associated with a manufacturing environment). The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/ or Finance required.

This position is classified Exempt.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.