Cost Accountant
- Job Title
- Cost Accountant
- Duration
- Location
- Bessemer City, NC 28016
- Other Location
- Description
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Bennett Hall, partnered with one of the world’s largest Metal Fabrication Companies is looking for Top Talent to fill the Staff Accountant Position that they have available in Bessemer City, NC!
Summary:
(This position is primarily responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by preforming the following duties.)
Essential Duties and Functions:
(Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.)
- Complies and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
- Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts and receivables according to schedules.
- Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.
- Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
- Audits contracts, orders and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
- Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
- Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
- Installs, modifies, documents and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
- Devises and implements system for general accounting.
- Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
- Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organizations accounting operation.
Must possess a 4 year degree, BS in Accounting
Required Skills/Experience- Candidate must have at least 2 years auditing experience preferably with a CPA Firm
- Must be proficient on Spreadsheets (Excel), also must be familiar with preparing graphs and reports.
- Familiarity with Peachtree Accounting or similar products is a plus.
There will be travel associated with this position and you must be able to travel between three (3) plants, with limited overnight travel included.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:- Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to compliment data; Designs work flows and procedures.
- Design – Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
- Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; Works well in group problem solving situations.
- Project Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
- Technical skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and developmental opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Interpersonal Skills – Focuses of solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; Self-Motivated.
- Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret information.
- Required Skills
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Staff Accountant
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