Sr.
Accountant
General Purpose of the Job
To support the Controller in fulfilling the responsibilities of the Finance / Accounting Department and ensuring accurate financial statements.
This position also includes inventory and light cost accounting.
We continue to grow and improve processes as we move to a new ERP.
It is an exciting time to join the Modineer team!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, prepare inventory roll forward and CIP report.
Maintain the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules, prepare monthly General Journal entries; insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals.
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Maintain capital leases in Lease Query.
Complete standard cost rolls on new parts.
Prepare the annual standards for labor and overhead.
Complete annual cost roll.
Assist in the implementation and testing of a new ERP (Plex).
Analyze cost accounting data working to understand and provide management information on the variances as it relates to inventory, labor, and overhead.
Prepare weekly consolidated inventory report.
Prepare monthly consolidated sales report.
Assist with physical inventories.
Support and assist department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedule and others.
Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time – quite often on short notice - by the CFO or Controller.
Skills and Abilities
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with emphasis in accounting, is required.
Degree(s) must be from a credible college or university
Course work in job costing is recommended or work-related experience in costing.
Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards
Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis
Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data
Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves
Detail oriented
Manufacturing background
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Must be highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets.
Must have very good verbal skills.
Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to complete a month end or year-end close.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting is required completing reconciliations, inventory, fixed assets, or costing.