Accounting Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

This is professional and responsible work assisting in various areas of plant accounting/finance, including but not limited to general ledger accounting, operations reporting and forecasting, fixed asset accounting, internal controls, and month-end financial closing and reporting.

Accounting Analyst Job Responsibilities:

• Accounting Analyst will assist the Controller with plant financial activities including GL accounting and reconciliations.
• Support themonth-endclosing process including preparation of manual Journal Entriesandensuring appropriatecost allocations.
• Monitor receivables and payables activity and addressissues as necessary.
• Maintainfixedasset folders to track capital projects from CAR to CIP to Assets Register.Maintain capital tracking, reporting, and analysis.
• Support inventory controls including annual physical inventory to ensure accurate inventory balances and perpetual analysis.
• Support and promote Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Support controller in preparation of monthly outlook requirements as well as annual and long-range plans.
• Maintain internal controls processes and documentation related to Sarbanes Oxley compliance.Support internal and external audit activities.
• Maintain directed supply process and reporting (including intercompany charges)
• Will backup and support payroll processing
  

Accounting Analyst Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance required. Knowledge of basic accounting theory and methods.
• Three years related work experience. Preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well under deadlines and pressure.
• Extensive use of MS Excel. Preferred general knowledge of MRP & SAP systems or related ERP Knowledge
• Looking for someone who is self-motivated, eager to learn, has a strong work ethic, and is detail oriented.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a standardized, systematic process.

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