0818 - Cost Accounting Section (AM & WP) - COAC - COST ACCOUNTANT

Inteplast•Livingston, NJ

About The Position

The qualified candidate will be responsible for monthly and annual closing, accounts reconciliation/analysis, preparing tax and auditing packaging, accounts payable as assigned and other special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office & Window based PC Skills is required.
Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills are required.
Overtime during month-end closing and year-end closing is required.
Travel for physical inventory or special project is required.
Ensure consistent, dependable attendance.
Demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
Capable of effectively managing job-related stress.
Capable of fostering productive workplace interactions.

Nice To Haves

Previous accounting related experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Review and process requests from Divisions and other departments to ensure they follow accounting policies on tasks such as Material adjustment, finished goods inventory adjustment, scrap adjustment, purchase requisition approval, and processing A/R write-offs.
Perform month-end and year-end closing, including reviewing expense transfer and correction requests from Divisions and determining the correct accounting method based on GAAP.
Set up, modify, and maintain cost tables and expense queries, prepare cost reports and management reports, and work with the Division office for budget setup.
Prepare and analyze cost information/report, including profit/loss variance analysis, identifying root causes for cost abnormalities, and working with related parties to find resolutions.
Reconcile accounts, monitor and maintain major accrual balances, research and determine the best action to reconcile balances in compliance with GAAP, and reconcile cost-related accounts for monthly and year-end reconciliation.
Prepare auditing information by working with auditors, providing required information, explaining analytical questions, and booking adjustments.
Perform annual physical inventory for internal and external auditing purposes, ensuring plant compliance with policies, following up on posting physical variances, reconciling, and preparing an inventory roll-forward report.
Prepare tax information for use tax and state tax filing, including sales and use tax reports by each state, and property tax information. Perform tax research for updated information and new tax regulations/rules.
Perform payment processing and reconciliation for major raw materials suppliers and utility vendors, including progressive payment, purchase payment, FPC material payment, and other intercompany payments. Reconcile discount vendor’s A/R aging statement and respond to vendor’s payment inquiries. Ensure that Frequency payment/auto-deduction matches bank deduction and vendor’s invoice.
Perform other assignments or special projects.