Job description:
position: cost accountant reports to: president the companywith double-digit annual growth rate since our founding in 1998, we are continuing to expand our dynamic team. as a contract manufacturer for in-vitro diagnostics, we make sure great products get made. the natech learning organization develops collaborative problem solvers who help our customers launch and scale new medical devices. the opportunitythis is an opportunity to take our accounting systems to the next level and manage the integration with our publicly listed parent stratec se. position responsibilities essential functionsrun general ledger accounts bookkeeping including monthly closing according to local gaap and ifrsus gaapmaintenance of cost and profit centers, standard costing, and project-based costing in our erp system iqms by dassault. overseeing subsystems relevant for month end closing e.g. semi-annual physical inventory management.manage staff responsible for accounting data entry and motivate various non-reporting functions to do their part.monitoring cost variance in concert with production and engineering teams.prepare annual budgets together with director of finance and leadership team members and project budgets with project managers.minimum qualifications skillsbachelor's degree in accounting.5 years of corporate accounting experience at a manufacturing firm according to international financial reporting standards (ifrs) or us gaapfluency with cost & profit center accounting methods in a manufacturing environment.deep understanding of manufacturing erp systems and proficiency with microsoft office.highly desirablemasters degree in business administration (mba) and or cpa.ability to write sql queries and create crystal reports.physical requirementsprolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, familial status, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, height, weight or any other legally protected status, in any employment decisions, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, and any other term and condition of employment. all employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria, including training, experience, education, qualifications, abilities, and suitability.

Resume:
<<professional summarymulti-faceted financial professional with solid and progressive experience in all facets of accounting and financial management. skills accounting and financial reportingexperience in cash flow management and financial statement analysisexperience in account reconciliations, activity, , ap, and billingprogressive experience in budget management, sec & gaap compliancesexcellent communication skills superb analytical and problem solving skills ability to work independently as well as within team settingsphysically fit to work extra hours with superb schedule flexibilitypowerful negotiatorability to multitask and meet aggressive deadlinesbudgeting and financeextremely organizedself-motivatedconflict resolutionstrong verbal communicationstrong knowledge and familiarity with microsoft excel, word, powerpoint, outlookperfect knowledge of accounting software like lawson, mas 90, quickbooks pro, peoplesoft, axiom, bloomberg terminal, nvision, and imagingability to learn new software programs work history 11/2014to 10/2016accountant iiellwood group ,performed month-end general ledger close and prepared manual journal entries.prepared balance sheet accounts reconciliation and roll forward schedules.researched and resolved reconciling items in a timely manner and informed management of any issues.prepared weekly reconciliation with supporting schedules of the fixed asset registers to the relevant accounting records, and resolved unclear items.organized and maintained fixed asset register.prepared monthly provider tax payments reviewed, analyzed, and approved invoices to determine capital fixed asset versus expense and process cpar invoices on a timely basis.performed monthly accruals schedules prepared depreciation calculation for all fixed assets reviewed for adherence to capitalization policy and, researched and resolved any related issues.ensured, calculated, and updated useful lives of all fixed assets are in accordance with company policy.performed monthly fixed assets retirement/disposal obligations generated monthly depreciation of capital expenditures.supported other departments (account payable & purchasing) to research and resolve accounting issues assisted with internal and external audit activities.worked directly with [departments, clients, management] to achieve [result].assisted various business groups with document organization and dissemination during acquisitions.developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.supported chief operating officer with daily operational functions. 11/2013to 12/2013senior accountant (temp)meggitt plc ,assisted in the on-going development of current accounting and reporting functions.prepared consolidated monthly financial statements of various entities.led efforts in company's monthly depreciable items reports.played a major role in catching-up with preparation of vice president's expense report.compiled audit documentation.monitored and documented daily bank transactions.supported to develop capital estimation report on company's current building project. 02/2012to 11/2013accountant (temp)george washington university ,maintained responsibility for accounting and financial management associated with general ledger activity, cash flow management, and financial reporting.developed accurate and reliable financial statements that aided in business decision-making.charged with account analysis reports involving bank accounts reconciliation, journal entry preparation, month end close, and preparation of monthly accruals.played a key role in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages / closing procedures for multiple entries.prepared inter-company accounts reconciliations.researched and eliminated financial discrepancies in a timely manner.assisted in compiling of audit documentation.supported to develop ytd p&l budget and actual reports including variance analysis activities.performed full range of financial analysis projects. 12/2011to 02/2012staff accountant (temp)warner music group corp. ,charged with handling general ledger reviews, bank reconciliations, and month end close.participated in balance sheet reconciliation.verified daily bank transaction reports while ensuring the financial integrity of data.performed journal entry adjustments and accruals.assisted with the field audits, preparation of audit schedules and work papers, accounts payable and accounts receivable spearheaded the development of ad hoc reports as needed. 08/2010to 12/2011junior accountant (temp)sightseeing tours of america city,state,heavily performed billing duties led efforts to track all cash flows.played a key role in streamlining billing expenses and introducing process improvements.championed efforts to reduce outstanding accounts receivable while managing collections efforts.investigated and resolved billing discrepancies performed and tracked chargebacks.pioneered the implementation of new invoicing sales code and delivery methods.ensured billings were accurately processed within specified deadlines.researched and reconciled customer accounts. 09/2009to 07/2010equity research analyst (temp)bloomberg l.p city,state,eliminated financial statement discrepancies by making sure items were accurately entered and balanced.updated the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, which included pension plans, leases, contractual obligations, and debt.identified and analyzed all basic accounting related issues and determined proper methods of resolution exceeding the daily targets.prepared fundamental analysis on u.s.and european company's 10-q and 10-k that was filed with sec. 06/2009to 09/2009bookkeeper (temp)metro one loss prevention city,state,performed accounting and finance duties associated with accounts receivable and accounts payable prepared financial reports that detailed the financial position of the company processed weekly payroll for over 20 employees worked with sales tax, states payroll taxes, and federal payroll taxes payments handled human resources queries as well as processed new hires. 04/2008to 05/2009operation budget (intern)new york city transit authority city,state,prepared weekly analytical pay-hour report for over 10,000 bus operator and bus maintenance employees set up variances between budget and actual retrieved from hyperion for budget modifications decided by management.analyzed and prepared special report prepared audit travel expenses report assisted supervisors with ad hoe reporting. education expected in2012totomaster of business administration university of phoenix,azgpa:expected in2009totobachelor of science accounting finance & economicscity university of new york,staten island,nygpa:accounting finance & economics skills account reconciliations, accounting, basic accounting software, accounts payable, accounts receivable, , , balance sheet, bank reconciliations, billing, billings, bloomberg, budget management, budget, capital expenditures, cash flow, cash flow statement, closing, excellent communication, decision-making, delivery, documentation, finance, financial analysis, financial management, financial reports, financial reporting, financial statements, financial statement analysis, fixed asset register, fixed assets, , human resources, hyperion, imaging, invoicing, lawson, managing, mas 90, microsoft excel, outlook, powerpoint, word, month end close, payroll, peoplesoft, problem solving skills, purchasing, quickbooks pro, reconciling, reporting, research, sales, tax, taxes, variance analysis.