Accounting Specialist

General Summary: Responsible for month-end duties, including journal entries, labor and expense analysis, sales and COGS analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations. Perform cost accounting tasks such as analyzing shipments, inventory, material costs, and BOMs. Maintain accurate financial records and process and analyze financial statements and fixed assets.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Analyze general ledger account activity and prepare month-end journal entries.
2. Reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
3. Track capital assets, retirement assets, and calculate and post depreciation.
4. Research and respond to audit request; gather necessary documentation to substantiate financial records.
5. Review bills of material (BOMS) and analyze costs of finished goods, including conducting BOM audits with relevant departments.
6. Review / Analyze shipments to ensure accurate sales and inventory. Will communicate with relevant departments on any issues.
7. Compile and distribute scrap information. Work with the kaizen team to investigate and reduce loss.
8. Monitor inventory value report for abnormalities & process adjustments as needed
9. Assist in the calculation of cost savings for budget and measurement of actual savings.
10. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
11. Prepare internal report of payroll, overtime, etc. for management review.
12. Assisting with parent company Jsox activity and reporting.
13. Track spare parts inventory and post usage expenses to the proper accounts to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in an Accounting role in a manufacturing environment.

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Must have knowledge of basic cost accounting, business finance, standard cost and inventory valuation.
• Requires an understanding of the interrelationships of cost accounting and data processing.
• Strong multitasking and organization skills.
• General understanding and working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Strong customer service orientation with both internal and external customers.
• Thorough knowledge of company accounting/financial reporting procedures, policies and requirements.
• Excellent math skills.
• Ability to maintain specified financial files, records and logs.
• Ability to research and compile data to prepare reports, recaps and summaries.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Must be familiar with company products, manufacturing procedures and terminology.
• Must be very detail oriented.
• Judgment and initiative are required to complete tasks efficiently, maintain accuracy and meet time schedules.

Language Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Computer/Software:

• Oracle experience helpful but not required
• Requires proficiency in MS Excel
• Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).