Strategic Accountant II

Principal Accountabilities

• Aids in the month end close process, including account analysis and reconciliation.
• Prepares general ledger entries and documents business transactions.
• Reconciles accounts as well as Federal and multi-state tax withholdings, and prepares journal entries for prepaid expense accounts and other intercompany transactions for balancing or adjusting purposes.
• Establishes, modifies, documents, and coordinates accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Reviews and implements systems for general accounting, assuring accuracy and adequacy of systems as the basis of reporting to management.
• Prepares financial schedules that will support account balances in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP).
• Prepares accounting schedules for outside auditors and reviews financial information with auditor for year-end tax preparation and annual year-end audit.
• Financial Analyses includes financial statements, reporting operating results, P&L variance analyses, planning and forecasting, historical trending, operations charts and graphs, and other analytical reports utilizing accounting and financial theory.
• Prepares monthly Key Financial Metrics and other drivers of financial performance.
• Variance analysis on product costs and helps drive cost reductions; Calculates and analyzes key operational metrics and performance data including manufacturing rate, utilization and absorption.
• Coordination of spending reviews for assigned cost centers, profit centers, product lines or business units to ensure alignment with budget.
• Aids in the preparation of the annual operating plan and rolling forecast schedules.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with 2+ years of related experience in accounting, finance, cost accounting or financial planning/forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills and sound understanding of fundamental accounting practices (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, cost accounting, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Sound understanding of fundamental doctrines, theories, principles, and terminology of accounting.

Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality

• Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.
• Remaining stationary for extended periods, but needs to be mobile enough to navigate through work areas.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with fellow colleagues.

Pay

Target Annual Base Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 + Robust Benefits

Benefits

• Rewards Package: Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.
• Career Development: Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Merit System, Educational Institution Relations.
• Work/Life Balance: Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.
• Company Culture: Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our “6-C’s” Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.