What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant - Pomfret position at Central Wire?
General Purpose of the Position:
The Senior Accountant will provide financial reporting, costing and financial services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate financial information and reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor
Analyzing data collected and recording results
Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost
Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing actual production costs and recommending changes
Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures
Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports
Making estimates of new and proposed product costs
Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger
Conducts physical inventories and monitor cycle count program
Reconcile inventories & analyze variances
Coordinate with departments and compile and review all financial information and prepare special reports and perform appropriate research
Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
College diploma in a related field required, advanced degree preferred
Must have a strong accounting/financial analysis background; excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.
Computer Literate – Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word
Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards
Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience a plus.