Senior Cost Accountant

Role – Senior Cost Accountant
•Hybrid (3 days a week on-site)*

Job Summary
The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements and other accounting statements and reports including management reports. The Senior Cost Accountant will review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.

Responsibilities

•  Prepares monthly journal entries, consolidating entries and month-end analyses.
•  Responsible for various exhibits and commentary required for reports issued to management, outside Directors and government agencies.
•  Coordinates typing, proofreading, issuance and filing of reports
•  Prepares and analyzes distribution and storage costs
•  Evaluates and recommends improvements to accounting procedures and systems.
•  Reconciles and analyses intercompany activity.
•  Provides guidance to other accounting staff.
•  Assists with special projects, year-end activities and related duties
•  Prepares reconciliations of inventory

Experience

•  College degree in accounting
•  3-5 years of accounting experience, CPA preferred
•  Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions
•  Ability to function effectively while meeting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, communication and administrative skills
•  Proficient with Microsoft Windows environment and have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Applications
•  Familiarity with SAP systems is a plus