Specialist, Cost Accounting

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I: Job Summary

The Financial Specialist will be responsible for a variety of accounting close functions for the Camden and Bayview sites. In addition, will assist with financial reporting, cost accounting and other duties as assigned.

II: Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly close process
• Prepare and enter journal entries which include completing appropriate documentation and supporting work orders
• Completion of budgetary, month-end, and ongoing cost accounting processes including accounting for cost of goods sold, manufacturing variances, etc.
• Develop an understanding of the interrelationships between the inventory/manufacturing process and the SAP accounting system
• Prepare detailed month-end general ledger account reconciliations for required accounts
• Perform analysis and prepare reports for management as needed
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly forecast process
• Participate in annual budgeting process - To include overhead budgeting, as well as activity price setting and standard costing
• Support Supply Chain in ensuring proper setup of of BOMs and Routings for new products, and validation of existing BOMs/Routings
• Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
• Apply general accounting principles in the preparation and analysis of financial information
• Provide pre-audit and audit support
• Participate in or lead special projects as required
• Prepare and analyze monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and cost center management reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual schedules
• Analyze and investigate variances and prepare reconciliation vs. budget, actual, forecast and prior year's results
• Complete Special projects and non-routine assignments as may be required by management

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

III: Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Finance or Accounting
• CPA preferred or working towards certification
• 3-5 years' experience, preferably with some experience in a manufacturing environment (Process/Batch production experience is a plus)
• Experience and knowledge of GAAP and SOX
• Prior experience in Public Accounting is a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience with financial systems (SAP strongly preferred)

IV: Physical/Mental Requirements

Type/keyboard, lift/carry 10 lbs, and pull 10 lbs. Use phone, fax, copier, and computer. Organize/coordinate, analyze/interpret, problem solve, make decisions, plan, communicate, prepare written communications, and prepare transaction documents. May involve national and international travel.

I: Job Summary ( 2-4 sentence description of overall job purpose)

The Financial Specialist will be responsible for a variety of accounting close functions for the Camden and Bayview sites. In addition, will assist with financial reporting, cost accounting and other duties as assigned.

II: Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly close process
• Prepare and enter journal entries which include completing appropriate documentation and supporting work orders
• Completion of budgetary, month-end, and ongoing cost accounting processes including accounting for cost of goods sold, manufacturing variances, etc.
• Develop an understanding of the interrelationships between the inventory/manufacturing process and the SAP accounting system
• Prepare detailed month-end general ledger account reconciliations for required accounts
• Perform analysis and prepare reports for management as needed
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly forecast process
• Participate in annual budgeting process - To include overhead budgeting, as well as activity price setting and standard costing
• Support Supply Chain in ensuring proper setup of of BOMs and Routings for new products, and validation of existing BOMs/Routings
• Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
• Apply general accounting principles in the preparation and analysis of financial information
• Provide pre-audit and audit support
• Participate in or lead special projects as required
• Prepare and analyze monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and cost center management reports accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual schedules
• Analyze and investigate variances and prepare reconciliation vs. budget, actual, forecast and prior year's results
• Complete Special projects and non-routine assignments as may be required by management

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

III: Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Finance or Accounting
• CPA preferred or working towards certification
• 3-5 years' experience, preferably with some experience in a manufacturing environment (Process/Batch production experience is a plus)
• Experience and knowledge of GAAP and SOX
• Prior experience in Public Accounting is a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience with financial systems (SAP strongly preferred)

IV: Physical/Mental Requirements

Type/keyboard, lift/carry 10 lbs, and pull 10 lbs. Use phone, fax, copier, and computer. Organize/coordinate, analyze/interpret, problem solve, make decisions, plan, communicate, prepare written communications, and prepare transaction documents. May involve national and international travel.

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