Cost Accountant/Accounts Receivable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all activities in the accounts receivable function
• Authorization for Expenditures responsibility (Expenses, PO’s, Invoices, Asset Setup, etc.)
• Responsible for accounts receivable POs in all aspects (setup, change orders, revisions)
• In charge of all accounts receivable invoice and monthly sales procedures
• Update and maintain current purchase order year to date contract log spreadsheet, W-9 forms and spreadsheet, Christmas expense, year-end spreadsheets for AMTEC, month-end reports, and accrual reports and files
• Work and assist upper management, AMTEC, and Auditors with requested needs (research, reports, etc.)
• Work with HR for Spectra Payroll responsibilities
• Assist and provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services
• Document, balance, reconcile, and report to AMTEC all American Express Credit Card Expenses
• Request, create, and enter new shop order numbers and steps
• Save and Upload all Spectra reports to required folders
• Backup for Accounts Payable
• Plans, studies, and collects data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor
• Analyzes data collected and generates cost reports as required
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost
• Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual production costs
• Must be a self-motivated team player and have strong organizational skills. Experience in a manufacturing office environment preferred
• Must assist Finance/IT Manager in various bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities as assigned
• Must perform tracking, maintain files, and report to management as required.
• Perform administrative tasks
• Record and keep clear, accurate and concise records
• Flexibility and capability to adapt quickly to changing job assignments
• MUST have the ability to coordinate and work well with peers and supervision
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or its equivalent, with 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or a related area preferred. Education may be considered in lieu of experience

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be computer literate in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Experience in use of office machines (copiers, fax machines, scanners, etc.)
• Experience in Quality Assurance will be a plus
• Ability to clearly communicate in writing and/or verbal communication
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Multi-tasking a must
• Candidate must be available for occasional overtime as needed.
• Solid ability to problem solve and make good decisions

Training Requirements:

• Amendable to additional training and/or instructions involving off-site travel

Physical Job Demands:

• Continuous mental and visual attention required
• Job may be performed while sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing under DOD regulations
• Minimal lifting required