Cost Accountant

Job Description: Cost Accountant / Staff Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepare and post journal entries to update and reconcile accounts, and support monthly close, in QuickBooks or new ERP

· Support Controller by maintaining Excel schedules for accruals, prepaid items, and amortization

· Review reports for backlog, production, and cost to ensure accuracy of revenue recognition

· Partner with Purchasing to ensure integrity of inventory data and cost tracking

· Coordinate and reconcile physical inventory counts and assist with reconciliation and reporting

· Maintain fixed asset ledger, record additions/disposals, and calculate depreciation

· Partner with payroll to record journal entries, accruals, and related reconciliations

· Assist Controller and external auditors with reports for their preparation of state and federal tax filings, business registrations, and compliance reporting

· Support insurance policy administration, renewals, and certificate tracking

· Provide support to the Controller and CFO for month-end close, reporting, and audit activities

· Support AP, check processing, AR, billing, and collections as backup or as needed

· Contribute to process improvement initiatives across accounting and the plant

· Contribute heavily to implementation of new accounting system

· Work closely with peers to share best practices and improve processes

· Gain exposure to cost accounting and KPI analytics

Required Skills/Abilities/Attributes:

· Strong understanding of accounting, cost accounting, and excel.

· Proficiency in financial report writing and the ability to communicate financial information well.

· Familiarity with various accounting software platforms in QuickBooks, Sage, or other system.

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities in an unstructured environment while maintaining attention to detail.

· Possessing a collaborative team spirit, high-energy and positive outlook is very important.

· Proven experience in accounting roles, with a focus on manufacturing accounting a plus.

· Solid Excel skills – building pivot tables, writing formulas, developing charts.

· Good PowerPoint skills – developing presentations for Leadership and the Board of Directors.

· Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis is a plus.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

· Three to Five years of experience in accounting is expected.

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to commute daily to Douglas, Georgia and work from office majority of time.

· Expect prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Pay: $56, $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person