Cost Accounting Admin

Chain Electric Co Inc • Hattiesburg, MS

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About The Position

The Cost Accounting Assistant supports the Accounting Department by performing assigned duties, prioritizing work, and meeting scheduled requirements. The role provides support to crews and management and assists with accounting activities, projects, and other departmental duties as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred.
• Telephone skills and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office skills; Excel and Access experience are a plus.
• Ability to operate business machines.
• Listening, professionalism, customer focus, organization, and informing-others skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and manage supplies.
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to change while remaining professional and courteous.
• Motivation and ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, fellow employees, and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Experience with Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to crews.
• Provide information and reports to management.
• Code transactions using appropriate account coding.
• Complete or assist with entry uploads.
• Complete general ledger entries as needed.
• Prepare reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze cost and trend information.
• Assist with accounting, performance improvement, process documentation, and other projects.
• Cross-train and assist with other departmental duties as needed.
• Serve as lead or backup for duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time