*This role is only open to in-office work arrangements in the Orlando, FL area.
Our client is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant leader with 4+ years of experience in full cycle accounting, monthly financial analysis and cost accounting accounting. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in month end close, financial reporting, and GAAP accounting. This role requires attention to detail, working with multiple locations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
-Lead Month-End Close Activities: Oversee the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and generating financial statements and account schedules.
-Financial Analysis and Reporting: Prepare and analyze budget-to-actual reports, collaborating with department heads to explain variances and identify cost-saving opportunities.
-Forecasting and Budgeting: Participate in the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process, ensuring accurate financial planning and reporting.
-Cost Analysis: Analyze actual manufacturing costs, comparing them to standard costs, and generate regular reports to identify cost variances and drive cost reduction initiatives.
-Inventory Reconciliation: Perform monthly inventory reconciliations, investigating and explaining variances between perpetual inventory records and the general ledger. Provide meaningful insights to management regarding inventory performance.
-Cost Data Collection and Improvement: Gather and analyze data related to raw material purchases, labor, and overhead costs. Recommend improvements to data collection, tracking, and reporting processes to enhance cost management and control.
-Cycle Count Oversight: Manage and monitor cycle count activities, including selecting items for counting, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring progress toward the annual cycle count plan. Provide regular reports on cycle count results and variances.
-Audit Support: Support internal and external audits by documenting processes, controls, and providing necessary financial information as needed.
-Business Partnership: Collaborate with the General Manager and site leadership team to identify and implement productivity improvements, cost reduction strategies, and overall business performance enhancements.
-Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and recommend opportunities to improve financial processes, increase efficiency, and drive overall business performance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Full Cycle Accounting knowledge
Manufacturing or Distribution industry experience
Apply now to join our client's team and make an impact on their global operations!