Sr Accounting Analyst II

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director, Accounting, the Sr. Accounting Analyst II will support day-to-day accounting operations for manufacturing costing, excess and obsolete (E&O) reserves, gross margin analysis, and duties and freight accruals. The analyst will also support user acceptance testing for designated areas as part of ERP upgrade.

Responsibilities:

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• Support the protection of company assets by performing month-end account analyses, reconciliations, journal entry postings, and quarterly reviews.
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• Perform cost accounting activities including manufacturing variance capitalization, excess and obsolete (E&O) reserves, gross margin analysis, and record accruals for duties and freight.
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• Participate in user acceptance testing for ERP upgrade in designated areas.
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All listed responsibilities are deemed essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements:

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• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor s degree; or 6 years and a Master s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience
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• Experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP system) is a plus.
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• CPA certificate and relevant industry accounting experience is a plus, but not required
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• Ability to effectively work within a team to expedite completion of critical projects with other functional groups
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• Must bring a process improvement mindset.
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• Demonstrates a commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals and tight deadlines; superior attention to detail is a must.
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• Must have the ability to prioritize workload and perform multiple tasks under accelerated deadlines.
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• Must be flexible in terms of adjusting schedule to various demands driven by our dynamic business environment.
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• Self-directed and able to work well and communicate effectively in a team environment.
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• Knowledge of US GAAP
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• Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
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Education:

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• Bachelor s Degree from four-year college or university; MBA and/or CPA a plus
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