Cost Accountant II - Springfield, United States - American Outdoor Brands Corporation

American Outdoor Brands Corporation Springfield, United States

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Description

Location: Springfield, MA. In-office/non-remote.

Position Overview:

Performs accounting functions consisting of inventory, manufacturing operations reporting, and month end close responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required or minimum of 1-2 years' relevant experience preferred.

Competencies and Skills:

Good command of the English language in both verbal and written skills.

Self-motivated, independent and proactive worker with a high level of organization, professionalism and attention to detail.

Work experience in a manufacturing work environment.

Advanced Excel formula and modeling skills required.

Experience with queries a plus.

Solid communication and analytical skills.

Familiarity and willingness to work in a deadline-oriented, fast paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports monthly close process.

Prepares monthly inventory and COGS journal entries.

Prepare monthly reconciliations of inventory and warranty accounts.

Prepares and distributes monthly reports to operations

Assists in the annual standard cost roll reflecting latest routings, economics and changes to overhead rates.

Review and analyzes monthly material price variances, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Partners with key internal customers (i.e. operations) to ensure accurate and meaningful reporting and analysis.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged sitting and performing typical office related duties.

Extended time in sitting position, prolong use of computer and possible eye strain.

Occasional: walking, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, fine and gross upper body motor movement.

Occasional lifting: 20 to 30 pounds.

All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Revised:

09/25/20