What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Hitchiner Manufacturing?
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.
Benefits:
Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
- 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
- Company Profit Sharing Plan
- 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation at 10 years seniority
- We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
- Training and Educational Assistance Programs
Prime Responsibilities and Major Factors in Evaluating Performance:
- Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial statements, and accounting reports.
- Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries, accounting classifications assigned to various records and transactions.
- Review and analyze general ledger accounts and propose adjustments as needed.
- Maintain and analyze project tracking reports.
- Assist with the annual budgeting and strategic planning process.
- Evaluate and implement internal control policies and procedures.
- Prepare audit schedules and assist with the annual audit.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Quarterly and annual reporting of government surveys.
- Assist with accounts payable, billing and cash applications as needed.
- Review customer accounts and initiate collections calls as necessary.
- Maintain fixed asset database.
- Daily cash management.
- Other duties as required.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
2. CPA (certified or in process) preferred.
3. Foreign exchange experience preferred.
4. 3 years of accounting and reporting experience, including a minimum of 2 years with a public accounting firm.
5. Must possess strong analytical skills, be detailed oriented, work well under deadlines and be able to manage multiple priorities.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
7. Must have strong, Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.
8. Experience with Host Analytics or similar financial reporting software such as Hyperion a plus.
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
