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Cost Accountant

Phoenix, Arizona · Accounting/Finance

Job Description:

Our clients purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defence, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At our client, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:

Provides finance and accounting support in areas including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed assets and various general ledger account analysis functions. Expert level Excel. Prepare Month End Close. Fixed Asset Management. Reconciling of balance sheet, accounts. Knowledge of SOX. We are seeking someone from a manufacturing environment, preferably electronics and/or PCB. Strong Cost Accounting.

Responsibilities:

  • Record and maintain entries in the general ledger.
  • Ensure sub-ledgers are reconciled to the general ledger through reconciliations.
  • Compile and contribute to or generate Corporate/internal monthly financial statements and other related financial reports.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate reporting requirements.
  • Maintain and ensure the proper recording of fixed asset transactions in the fixed assets software and the general ledger including depreciation and gain/loss on sales.
  • Maintain capital equipment budget and related depreciation forecast.
  • Ensure proper application of sales and use taxes.
  • Complete bank reconciliations for various cash accounts.
  • Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with operations, purchasing, business partners (customers & suppliers) and other support functions (e.g. Finance, IT, Legal, HR).
  • Participate in the preparation of forecasts and reports for sales revenue, costs, other income, bookings, manpower, material and other related data.
  • Prepare information to be used in the development and monitoring of departmental labor and expense budgets.
  • Prepare quarterly SOX compliance audits for internal audit.
  • Prepare and analyze intercompany reconciliations.
  • Contribute to reports or projects of a moderate degree of complexity.
  • Remain knowledgeable and proactive in using moderately complex software applications.
  • Mentor lower-level employees in the job family.
  • Considered to be an expert in business software applications.
  • Assume lead position in the analysis of financial situations and the subsequent recommendation of solutions.
  • Function as back-up in the absence of controller or other finance management personnel.
  • In concert with finance management, function as the lead internal financial consultant to management in the near-term operations. Contribute to long-term strategic financial planning for the Site.
  • Require minimal to no supervision in completion of tasks.

Other information:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
  • Effective organization and prioritization skills
  • Demonstrate high attention to detail
  • Ability to work with diverse groups
  • Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance
  • Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools
  • Strong customer service and client focus
  • Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and TEAM'S conferencing software
  • Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner
  • Ability to work successfully as an individual or on teams
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with suppliers or customer
  • Ability to travel if necessary
  • 4 Year accounting degree or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management; 10+ years related experience in the accounting field. Must have the ability to perform and mentor others in complex accounting tasks; CPA Certification preferred

MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
  • 10+ years related experience in the accounting field.
  • Candidate should be from a manufacturing environment, preferably electronics and/or PCB.
  • Experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed assets and various general ledger account analysis functions.
  • Expert level Excel.

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