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Job Description:

General Ledger/Cost Accountant Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing by preparing and posting journal entries in accordance with GAAP standards
• Reconcile General Ledger accounts and bank statements on a monthly basis
• Provide a daily sales production analysis for all divisions to senior leadership
• Review accounts payable checks and voucher packets to ensure they are in alignment with GAAP and internal controls
• Work closely with engineering to manage acquisitions and the implementation of fixed assets
• Manage capital expenditures to ensure costs are not exceeded and provide a monthly analysis report to senior management
• Maintain the Fixed Asset FAS system and assign tag numbers to new assets
• Assist with reviewing expense reports for all division employees to ensure they comply with company guidelines
• Conduct yearly LIFO analysis for overhead expenses and payroll
• Support external and internal auditors to ensure the company is in compliance with internal controls and SEC regulations
• Actively participates in semi-annual physical inventories in Raw, WIP, Finished Goods, Ammunition, and Product Service
• Responsible for developing standard costs for new models or variations of existing models
• Perform periodic cost updates based upon perpetual FIFO layering of standard costs by part numbers
• Analyze Bills of Material for accuracy
• Investigate daily purchase price variances and update costs when appropriate
• Assist with special finance projects as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business
• 2-5 years of accounting experience in a corporate accounting environment
• Experience working with an ERP system at a large manufacturing company
• Oracle ERP experience is a plus
• Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, Access)
• Must have a high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, and confidentiality
• Self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Capable of working independently as well as collaborating in a positive team environment