Job description

Staff Accountant Sr. - Cost Accounting

Location: Savannah, GA

Pay Rate: $41.75/HR

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Schedule: First Shift

**Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident**

Unique Skills:

-Temporary Cost Accounting position with the possibility of direct employment.

Education and Experience Requirements

-Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance or CPA may offset 1 year of experience.

-4 years of related experience is required.

-Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, principally Excel is required.

-Strong technology expertise in another applications a plus.

Position Purpose:

-Applies principles of cost accounting with a primary focus on increased analysis of cost accounting and inventory data, knowledge of cost accounting and inventory systems, and understanding the inter-company cost transfer processes.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

-Analyzes and maintains a complete and accurate general ledger; prepares managerial and financial reports.

-Prepares and compiles financial data in a timely manner to support established schedules and deadlines.

-Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for closing.

-Reconcile assigned accounts including preparation of appropriate documentation.

-Participates as required. on special project teams.

-Prepare analysis and recommend solutions for problems and improvements to existing systems and processes.

-Prepares schedules, reports, presentations, etc. for management.

-With minimal supervision, follows established procedures to perform moderately complex tasks requiring application of fundamental accounting practices and procedures.

-Analyzes records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries.

-Coordinates accounting procedures and activity across the enterprise to ensure standardization and consistency.

-Specific area of responsibility.

-Applies principles of cost accounting with a primary focus on increased analysis of cost accounting and inventory data, knowledge of cost accounting and inventory systems, and understanding the inter-company cost transfer processes.

-Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

-Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, principally Excel is required. Strong technology expertise in another applications a plus.

-A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $41.75 per hour

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Savannah, GA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cost Accounting: 4 years (Preferred)
• Inventory Systems: 4 years (Preferred)
• Aircraft / Manufacturing Industry: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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