Accountant/Cost Accountant

A. BASIC FUNCTION:  Primarily responsible for strategic plan preparation and reporting. Preparing profit and loss, income and balance sheet statements; Product costing preparation and standard cost maintenance. Responsible for compliance to Quality Standard Regulation (QSR). B. PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   Duties & Responsibilities  Prepare and maintain budget and actual templates in accordance with company guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles Prepare variance analysis after month-end close.  Prepare month-end review package.  Assist with month-end close, including preparation and posting of journal vouchers and reconciliation of selected accounts Prepare and meet all assigned financial reporting and analysis requirements including assigned financial statements, annual tax and audit work papers, and other reports as required. Ability to work in an independent or team environment as needed. Act as finance liaison to manufacturing staff. Fixed asset tracking and maintenance.  Assist with plant physical inventories.  Standard cost preparation and maintenance, including cost rolls inventory valuation and annual physical audit Expense Trend Analysis    Special projects as assigned.    C.  REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:  QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this task 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 function. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or GED is required.Bachelor’s Degree, 3 + years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend (in English) simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Documents may include: financial statements, purchase orders, inventory reports, invoices MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  Ability to analyze financial reports. TECHNICAL SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Intermediate level skills in MS Word, Excel, Access. Knowledge of JD Edwards One World is a plus. Ability to hand confidential matters and ability to work on technical level projects.  Must be able to work on a variety of projects simultaneously and prioritize work. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to solve problems in a practical manner. PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate 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 associate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Sr. Staff Accountant essential duties must be performed at the work site. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.ATTENDANCE  Regular attendance is required.  Must be able to work overtime as required.  Since 1946, Spherion has been helping talented individuals find rewarding job opportunities that drive excellence in their career. Through a network of 700 offices nationwide, we place 300,000 job seekers in fulfilling office professional, industrial and contact center positions every year. Put our career specialists to work for you!