Accountant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following. Other duties may be assigned.)

1. Performs accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll duties when additional required.

2. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.

3. Periodically reviews the entries in the general ledger, to assure accuracy and compliance with the established rules and principles of general and cost accounting.

4. Periodically reviews inventory transactions, codes, parameters, etc. to assure accuracy with the established rules and principles of general and cost accounting.

5. Compiles and analyzes inventory information to prepare reports which assist management's efforts to control inventory levels.

6. Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities and owners equity.

7. Identifies fixed asset purchases, retirements and sales and maintains appropriate cost and depreciation records of company owned or leased equipment, buildings, and other property.

8. Assists with month-end closings and the preparation of financial statements for management review.

9. Assists in the preparation of financial and statistical reports as required.

10. Assists in the preparation for financial and/or tax audits.

11. Assists in the preparation and/or review of company tax returns.

12. Assists with planning and implementing changes in the cost accounting system.

13. Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.

14. Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.

15. Assists with the coordination of company-wide compliance with the established record retention policy of the company.

16. Files supporting documentation, reports, etc. of business transactions as required.

NOTE: The preceding examples are representative of the assignments performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff. An ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor of Arts or Business Administration degree with a major in Accounting. Strongly prefer at least two years practical experience in accounting profession. Experience in a manufacturing/cost accounting environment is desired. Experience may be substituted, at management's discretion, in lieu of a degree.