For the given job description <<Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with an ophthalmic medical technology corporation in its search for a Cost Accountant. Our Aliso Viejo, CA, client has commercialized the worlds first and only adjustable intraocular lens (IOL) that is customized after cataract surgery. For immediate consideration for this direct hire role apply today.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Month-end close including (but not limited to) of inventory accounts, ensuring reconciliation of perpetual to GL.Maintaining standard costs for inventory parts (material, labor, burden, OH and rolling of routers and product structures) including quarterlyannual updatesCompleting WO reviewaccounting close, analyzing variances, understanding inventory activitiesAnalyzing and recording amortization of capitalized PPVmanufacturing variancesMaintaining monthly allocation entriesParticipating in the annual physical inventory for finance, including reconciling the results to the general ledger and perpetual, coordinating tasks and personnelCompleting miscellaneous account analyses as requestedDocumenting procedures and streamlining transaction processing to improve efficienciesCompletion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations as assignedSupporting annual external audit and tax analysis as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)Solid understanding of U.S. GAAPAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute average, ratios, percent.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance; minimum 5 years Accounting experience.Must be flexible and adaptable to change.Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines and work independentlyAbility to work professionally with all levels of management.Support our company values (Customer Focused, Agility, Sense of Urgency, Transformative).Training to be completed per the training plan for this position as maintained in the document control system.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
ERPMS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook).
BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet insuranceMedical Benefits: Anthem HMO, PPO, HDHP and Kaiser HMO. Eligible the first month following your start date.Spending accounts: HSA and FSABasic Term Life Insurance 100% employer paidShort TermLong Term Disability: 100% Employer paidEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential Counseling for you and immediate family members- 100% employer paidMental Wellness Benefits- Modern Health provides coaching sessions + therapy sessions  100% employer paidPTO: 16 days (3 work weeks + plus one day)Paid Holidays: 11401k-employer
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.
We value diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system, and applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
#IPROPLUS
>> the resume: <<SummaryFinancial Accountant specializing in financial planning, reporting and analysis in both private and public sectors.Well-informed accountant adept at supplying quick responses to financial inquiries from internal management and potential clients.Creative accountant equipped with a broad knowledge of concepts and strategies to yield the best possible financial outcomes.
HighlightsPeriodic financial reporting expertInvoice coding familiarityStrong communication skillsGeneral ledger accounting skillsComplex problem solvingAccount reconciliation expert
ExperienceAccountant,06/2012-09/2015Ametek, Inc.–Wilmington,MA,I have worked at Shantilal Gala & Company (Nairobi, Kenya) which is an Audit firm, since 2nd July 2012.I was employed as an Accountant in the Firm.Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper.Processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of p weekly and monthly.Increased efficiency and alleviated work loads by creating a new Excel financial recording system.Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.Entered weekly sales and customer count sheets for review by management.Processed payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments.Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.
EducationSelect  One:,Expected in--,GPA:Status-Bachelor of Arts:Business Studies,Expected in2014-University of Greenwich-Nairobi,GPA:Status-Completed the Bachelor's degree in Business of Arts - BA Honors Business Studies achieving a Second Upper Class Honors.The units included in the Academic Session (2012/2013) are as follows:> Managing Strategy - involves the formulation and implementation of the major goals and initiatives taken by a company's top management on behalf of owners, based on consideration of resources and an assessment of the internal and external environments in which the organization competes.> International Business Management - involves the understanding for an international career in various industries. Today’s world revolves around business. Networking on a global scale and recognising opportunities, or creating them yourself. International Business Management brings one a step closer to success on an international level.The units included in the Academic Session (2013/2014) are as follows:> Small Business Development - involves the process of how to own corporations, be into partnership and become a sole proprietors. These kind of developments are common in many countries, depending on the economic system in operation.> PPD3 - Thematic Independent Study - the research and critical thinking skills from Personal and Professional Development (PPD) 2 and build upon their research proposals. This unit helped me to understand the intricate relationship between theory and practice. Improved my self-management in terms of time, planning, behaviour and motivation.Association of Business Executive:Business,Expected in2013-Oshwal College-Nairobi,GPA:Status-Completed the Association of Business Executive. This associate had levels and units as follows:Certificate in Business - Level 3 includes the following units:> Introduction to Business.> Introduction to Quantitative Methods.> Introduction to Accounting.> introduction to Business Communication.Diploma in Business Management (Higher) - Level 5 includes the following units:> Human Resource Management.> Managerial Accounting.> Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication.> Organisational Behaviour.> The Business Environment.> Economic Principles and their Application to Business.> Financial Accounting.> Quantitative Methods for Business and Management.Diploma in Business Management (Graduate) - Level 6 includes the following units:> Corporate Finance.> Corporate Strategy and Planning.> International Business Case Study.> Managing in Organisation.> Strategic Marketing Management.
SkillsOrganization - managing responsibilities in a particular manner and keeping track of those responsibilities.Time Management - Good time-management skills go hand-in-hand in with strong organizational capabilities. Budgeting time will give the allowance of managing the work efficiently.Adaptability - its always the best for me to adapt quickly and easily as my way of understanding the procedures is through planning everything in my mind as the work is being allocated.Communication - allows me to interact best with the colleagues, clients and receive the best feedback from their side after completing the conversation.>>. The result is, No Fit

Fit assessment: No Fit