Senior Accountant I

Primary Responsibilities:


* Provide monthly/quarterly analysis identifying drivers of production costs and impacts of product mix including material, labor and overhead variances.


* Work with the manufacturing team to analyze, review, and develop forecasts for production costs and variances.


* Work with the sourcing team to analyze, review, and develop forecasts for raw material purchase price variances.


* Analyze, review, and assist in developing improved product profitability modeling.


* Maintain cost accounting system including material costs, labor rates, and overhead rates.


* Support the design, financial analysis, and measurement of plant productivity improvement projects.


* Support the development of company forecasts and budgets.


* Support product manager with product pricing review and strategy.


* Perform month-end close tasks in timely fashion.

Other Responsibilities:


* Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.


* Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports and statements.



* Ensure adherence to accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.


* Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.


* Identify and recommend improvements to internal controls and accounting processes.



* Maintain financial records and documentation in an organized manner.


* Provide support to other departments and respond to financial inquiries as needed.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


* Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.


* Effective communication and interpersonal skills include the ability to work independently and as part of a team.


* Handling confidential information with discretion.

Education/Experience:


* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field


* Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices


* 3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment


* Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting software

Cognitive Skills Required:


* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.


* Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to teammates, and other employees of the organization.


* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percents.


* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed b...