Accounting Manager/Cost Accountant

 

Location: Southeast Georgia

 

 

Industry: Accounting-Tax/Consulting

 

Required Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

 

Experience: 3 years

 

Job Description: ACCOUNTING MANAGER/COST ACCOUNTANT

A mid-size equipment manufacturer in Southeast Georgia seeks an Accounting Manager/Cost Accountant to join their team. The incumbent directs and leads in the management, control and reporting of financial information for the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Plans study and collects data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor; analyzes data obtained and records results.

* Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic report comparing standard costs to actual production costs; recommends cost efficiencies in new product layouts .

* Compiles cost information to be used in operating budget preparation; analyzes audits of costs and prepares costs; record cost information and prepare reports.

* Work with production and engineering on reviewing accuracy of bills of material and routings and follow-up to ensure changes are made. Perform operational audits by routinely following all products through the plant and compare to existing routings and bills of materials. Report all deviations for disposition .

* Manage accounting procedures and performance as it relates to monthly closing procedures and accruals to assure an accurate and timely closing .

* Review and analyze monthly financial reports to assure accurate financial information is reported to management .

* Manage and review all procedures utilized in the plant to ensure each provides accurate valuations of cost of manufactured and inventoried products in accordance to General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAPP).

* Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization''s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems for accounting department.

* Perform other related duties as assigned .



QUALIFICIATIONS :


* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, emphasis in Cost Accounting and Five (5) years of related experience preferable in manufacturing experience.

* Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.

* Excellent Communication skills.

* Computer skills: Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point; knowledge of computerized accounting and inventory software desirable; Great Plains Dynamics software and advanced Excel skills a plus.

* Ability to accurately analyze, interpret and evaluate complex administrative and technical issues and data to make appropriate recommendations for action.

* Ability to plan, organize and manage time to handle multiple assignments concurrently.

* Team player and can do attitude .


Company offers highly competitive salary acknowledging work experience and comprehensive benefits package. We are committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees. It is Company policy to conduct a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check for all candidates who accept our offer of employment. Interested candidates please submit cover letter and resume to the email address above.

Equal Employment Opportunity/ Drug Free Workplace.

 

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