Florikan ESA LLC Hiring for Cost Accountant Job at Bowling Green, FL Full Time

The Cost Accountant is responsible maintaining the general ledger including monthly reconciliations of the subsidiary ledgers. Assists the Manufacturing Controller in daily accounting activities in conjunction with monthly close, adjustment to actual calculations, annual budget, physical inventories, and product costing of one manufacturing facility and one warehouse. Hours may be extended when workload is increased particularly during month-end close and budget season. Position is primarily in Bowling Green, FL.

Position Summary

The Cost Accountant assists the Manufacturing Controller in daily accounting activities in conjunction with monthly close, adjustment to actual calculations, annual budget, physical inventories, and product costing of one manufacturing facility and one warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Complete month-end close activities such as: Reconcile inventory roll forwards (and general ledger to inventory roll forwards); investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies; and track and analyze usage variances.

· Generate monthly, annual, and ad-hoc reports and present findings to leadership.

· Review and analyze operational spending to identify, analyze, and report on spending variances.

· Assist in physical inventory counts.

· Ensure inventory policies are being followed.

· Identify and explain inventory variances.

· Assist in the creation and maintaining of Bill of Materials (BOM) using standard costing techniques.

· Assist with the actual costing of materials & finished goods monthly.

· Work closely with production management to build annual production schedules.

· Review operational spending and create analysis to aid production management in determining spending budget.

· Present annual budget to management.

· Assist with year-end closing activities such as calculation of adjustments to actual inventory valuations, and assist as needed with annual audit.

· Monitor capital spending and close-out projects by adding them to fixed asset list.

· Generate capital spending reports.

· Review capital spending and ensure proper coding.

· Close out completed projects, add to fixed asset listing, and set up depreciation.

· Monitor Spare Parts Inventory by recording additions, journalizing depletions, and maintaining inventory reports utilizing Excel.

Other projects and duties could be assigned as the business grows, or as necessitated by business objectives.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

· CPA preferred

· 2 – 5 years’ accounting experience; preferably in a manufacturing environment

· JD Edwards/S2K experience preferred

Essential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

· Advanced knowledge with Excel techniques such as pivot tables, data sorting, sale-calculation report creating, and advanced use of formulas such as SUM, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and IF statements

· Ability to convey professionalism and tact

· Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills

· Responsiveness and sense of urgency

· A willingness to learn on the job and expand his/her knowledge

· Strong problem-solving skills

· Adaptable to changing priorities

· Ability to multi-task in a busy environment

Language Skills

· Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

· Possess the ability to fulfill any and all office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.

· May require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

· The individual possesses fine hand manipulation (keyboarding) skills.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· This position works in internal office space setting

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

· This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a computer, phone, printer/scanner, and filing cabinets.

· Occasional travel as needed (5% – 10%)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location