Accounting Cost Controller

The Ultra-Met Company•Urbana, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultra-met Company is a manufacturer and distributor of tungsten carbide products for use in a wide range of industries such as the automotive, aerospace, medical, petroleum, and woodworking industries. Ultra-met is looking for an organized and experienced Accounting Cost Controller to join our accounting department. The position will prepare and post journal entries in the General Ledger for financial closing. The Cost Controller will prepare financial statements, support schedules, and reconcile all asset and liability accounts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
MS Office and knowledge of accounting software platforms, expert user in Excel preferred
Knowledge of cost accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures (GAAP)
Strong analytical, problem solving, creative thinking and customer service skills
The ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Maintain standard costs (direct, indirect, WIP, etc.) including inventory controls
Maintain fixed assets system
Inventory reserve calculations: Monthly WIP reserves, Quarterly slow moving
Unusual observations
Manufacturing variances
Close the books—enter and maintain monthly journal entries
Prepare financial statements and support manufacturing/operations with financial analysis
Maintain data in the ERP system - Global Shop Solutions
Generate data and presentation materials for board meetings
Prepare schedules and assist auditors for annual financial review
Maintain the administrative tasks associated with the 401(k)
Create and maintain Global Shop user profiles
Instrumental in driving business results
Other accounting support duties as assigned
Back-up treasury support
Assist in budget and forecast preparations
Back-up other positions in the accounting department such as CFO, Accounting Specialist, and Accounting Assistant