Accountant II

Job ID#: 34884

Position Summary

Large manufacturing company is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee assigned entities and manage a variety of accounting tasks and activities. The successful candidate will help strengthen the internal finance team and demonstrate the potential to grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting for two manufacturing plants and related small entities

• Record and track fixed assets, including additions, transfers, and disposals; prepare asset roll-forward schedules

• Perform income statement variance analysis

• Work closely with operations to track project status and analyze cost center expenses

• Prepare bank reconciliations, intercompany transfers, and general ledger account reconciliations

• Prepare monthly accruals, amortization and prepaid expense entries, excess billing entries, freight entries, and adjusting or reclassification journal entries as needed

• Calculate manufacturing overhead rates and perform monthly cost roll-ups

• Perform project billings for large-scale projects

• Adhere to deadlines established on the monthly close calendar

• Participate in audits and provide requested documentation and support

• Assist in the development and improvement of accounting processes

• Respond to management requests related to accounting practices and processes

• Research accounting issues as needed

• Prepare ad hoc reports

• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• 5+ years of experience in industry and/or public accounting

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

• ERP system experience required (SAP preferred)

• Strong variance analysis experience required

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to build effective working relationships with accounting and operations teams

• Professional attitude and strong sense of commitment

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Strong prioritization and time management skills

• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Sound judgment and decision-making ability

• Willingness to learn and grow professionally

• Ability to research and resolve issues with minimal supervision

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