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Cost Accountant

Job Description

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Communicate with vendors, responding to calls and responding to inquiries (Scan and file payment support and vendor invoices)
• Prepare check requests with proper account coding to assist with weekly check runs (Assemble checks for signatures, mail checks, and deposit money in a timely manner)
• Posts transactions and categorizes records in the company’s Accounting Software. Take action to ensure entries are accurate and charged to the appropriate department and code
• Prepare weekly Financial Matrix
• Process monthly bank reconciliation
• Manage office supplies inventory and place orders based on the needs of the office
• Assess the accounting standards to ensure CHawk is in compliance with GAAP reporting requirements
• Maintains and updates accounting records and files, including, but not limited to GL, AP/AR, etc.
• Processes accounts payable invoices and reconciles & analyzes various accounts related to month-end financial reporting. Process check runs and initiate ACH and Wire transactions
• Review and post accounts receivable invoices and follow up with customers regarding past-due receivables
• Reconcile monthly bank statements, prepares various sales tax returns and payroll reports as well as maintain related supporting documentation
• Examines tax policies and handles tax payments and returns for assigned areas
• Meets with department managers to discuss accounting/budgetary issues as needed
• Reconciles credit card statements
• Analyzes transactions with the Accounting team, and reports findings to the manager in a timely manner
• Conducts month-end and year-end closures in accordance with department and company practices
• Collaborate with the Finance department in preparation for monthly, quarterly, year-end closes and annual audits as directed
• Identifies ways to improve financial processes and reports findings to the direct manager
• Tracks, prepares and files compliance reports for assigned department
• Perform daily, quarterly, and annual standard cost updates for material costs in the ERP system
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Must maintain a clean, organized work area per 5S standards

Essential Skills:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills (Both written and verbal)
• Fast learner, excellent detail-orientation skills and a multi-tasker with high accuracy
• High Level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and various software programs (Microsoft Excel heavy, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to adapt and handle a changing work environment while completing essential job duties and functions
• Knowledge of accounting principles a must
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and goal driven
• Strong problem-solving abilities to identify and take action

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment is required
• At least 5 years of experience working as an Accountant
• Proficient experience with ERP systems and related software(s)
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant is a plus!

Compensation / Benefits:

• Competitive Salary, 401K
• Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance for all Full Time employees

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hayward, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)
• Cost accounting: 5 years (Required)
• ERP systems: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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