What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accounting position at Eastern Metal?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Position Overview :
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity of our financial and manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on cost accounting. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in accounting principles, particularly in a manufacturing setting, and will have experience in analyzing and controlling costs to drive operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities :
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Conduct cost analysis to determine product costing, variances, and profitability.
- Collaborate with operations and management teams to develop and monitor budgets and forecasts.
- Analyze manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, including the preparation of journal entries and closing schedules.
- Prepare and review monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Perform account and bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts to supporting documentation; investigate and resolve reconciling items timely, includes, analyze fixed asset expenditures and record related journal entries, reconcile monthly AR Aging, AP Aging to GL and reconcile inter-affiliate balances.
- Calculate and manage rebates and commissions, ensuring compliance with company policies and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Mentor and train junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Requirements : Qualifications :
