Accountant with job cost experience (new position)

JOB SUMMARY:  Provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; preparing financial and cash flow statements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger and from other departments
• Analyzes and reports variances in budgeted numbers vs. actual
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options
• Prepares general ledger entries, maintains records and reconciles accounts
• Prepares Balance Sheet schedules supporting general ledger balances
• Maintains and assigns GL account numbers
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents and transactions
• Review standard and actual costs
• Reviews monthly cost detail to ensure the integrity of job costs and identify any unusual trends or exceptions
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget by providing sales and direct profit data as well as projections of overhead, working capital, CapEx, staffing and other data required
• Performs other related tasks as may be assigned by Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business Administration and 5-7 years experience  
• Must have job costing experience
• Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Deadline oriented; detail oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information