Senior cost accountant
job summary:
we are seeking a highly skilled senior cost accountant to join our team. As a key member of the accounting department, you will be responsible for tracking, tagging and maintaining schedules to support the general ledger accounts of construction in process and fixed assets.
you will have active involvement in purchasing, receiving and other procurement-related activities. You must have basic ability to track purchase orders and understand how they can potentially impact the financial statements. A strong working knowledge and experience in manufacturing, cost accounting and managing the accounting for inventory is essential.
you will be responsible for initiating payments, forecasting cash requirements and identifying trends, recommending and implementing improvements accordingly (labor, materials, productivity, efficiencies, etc.) through process optimization. You will also prepare, enter, post and review journal entries with appropriate documentation.
meet monthly and annual closing schedules, and prepare related financial schedules as deemed necessary by management. The owner of plant costing process and ensures the plant standards accurately reflect the value of the products. Demonstrate a strong knowledge of internal controls.
direct preparation of studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and business forecasts.
requirements:
* extensive knowledge and understanding of proper financial planning and analysis processes.
* ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
* excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills, and ability manage multiple priorities.
* working knowledge of gaap.
* understand mexican tax law including vat, payroll tax, monthly compliance with tax auditors.
education and experience:
bachelor's degree or equivalent; along with three to five years of related experience. Experience in budgets, forecast and financial planning. Excellent written and verbal bi-lingual communication skills. Knowledge of accounting software infor xa and quickbooks is a plus; and be proficient in microsoft office products particularly excel, word, and powerpoint. Knowledge of microsoft sharepoint and dynamics crm is a plus.