LHH
Overview
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Cost Accountant at our client in the Boston Metro area. Our client is a well-established and stable manufacturing organization. This is a temporary assignment.
Responsibilities
- Position is for a success-oriented individual to work as an Accountant.
- Support the maintenance of the General Ledger with journal entries, accruals, monthly and annual closings; provide month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support the financial reporting process, intercompany scorecards, and prepare various financial analysis reports for management (such as P&L and Balance Sheet statements).
- Participate in monthly close activities for the business, including adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, as well as supporting various audits (internal, external, and tax).
- Ensure corporate and business unit policies and procedures are followed, and take on special projects as assigned (such as cost accounting projects as needed).
Education
Education
Associate’s degree in accounting or a similar field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience
- 3-5 years accounting experience required
- 3 years of experience in cost accounting
- 5+ years accounting experience in the manufacturing industry a plus
Qualifications
- Excel skills to include experience working with pivot tables is a requirement
- Oracle and/or Hyperion experience is a strong plus
- Attention to detail is critical, along with a strong work ethic and desire to accomplish established goals
- Open to continuous change with the ability to learn new skills
- Proven hands-on capability in the workplace with demonstrated problem-solving skills and a team player attitude
- Self-motivated with the ability to work well under pressure to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Consulting, and Finance
- Industries: Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing
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