For the given 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.
>> the resume: <<Professional SummaryI have a proven ability to establish high levels of credibility and positive rapport with partners, senior administrative staff, and clientele while maintaining a highly proficient level in in data collection and analysis for tax preparation and program audits. I am able to combine working knowledge of audit program details to provide assurance of the financial statements.  I seek opportunities that involve accounting and financial analysis positions that allow me to efficiently and effectively use my skills learned from public accounting.
SkillsFiscal budgeting knowledgeCash flow analysisERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) softwareAccount reconciliation specialistBudget analysisSelf-motivated professionalAccount reconciliation specialist
Work History08/2012to2014Staff AccountantWest Liberty Foods–West Liberty,,Efficiently and accurately completed audits, reviews, and other attestation services for a wide variety of clients in the government contracting industry, construction industry, and real estate industry Utilized great attention to detail in order to prepare and submit personal and corporate tax returns on a state and federal level Worked NADART, the financial services center of NADA,  401(k) audits for employee benefit plan audits Performed the testing on major business areas such as cash disbursements, cash receipts, and payroll Utilized high levels of adaptability in order to compile and prepare financial statements for a wide variety of clients Performed analytical procedures on the major areas of the financial statements.Performed cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and investment reconciliations on large multi-billion and multi-million dollar clients Performed internal control testing to ensure that the proper safeguards were in place to detect and prevent material misstatements that could affect the financial statements Managed inexperienced staff on several preliminary field work audit engagements Performed analytics on the contract schedules including but not limited to over/under billings, gross profit, revenue to date, and percent of complete analysis for several large construction companies such as Clark Construction Group and Shirley Contracting Company Analyzed the cost that that were charged to a variety of small and large contracts (direct vs.indirect and non-payroll vs.payroll) Researched and completed several projects on analyzing key financial indexes affecting the construction industry and provided those results to management for blog articles Staff accountant in charge of the configuration and implementation of the Amelio Software System;  Responsible to ensure that its application in the Construction Industry Services Group was efficient and ready for use during busy season Provided efficient, excellent service while adhering to strict timelines and budget demands.Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.06/2011toCurrentAssistant Swim Team CoachYmca Twin Cities–Maplewood,,Selected out of a competitive group of coaches to assist with the coordination and management of the swim team.Responsible for the safety of over 100 swimmers ages 5 to 18.Coordinated swim practices, swim clinics, private lessons, and swim meet events.Communicated with parents about swim team events and various  activities.09/2009toCurrentAssistantPuff Co–Los Angeles,,Assisted parents and students locate the materials needed for their selected courses.Ordered books and supplies that were needed for classes with special requirements.06/2005to2011Acting Pool Operator and Head LifeguardBonaventure Realty Group, LLC–City,,Managed multiple facilities and their operations including a variety of aquatic assets such as filtration and pool pump systems.Successfully created effective and efficient pool schedules for employees at multiple sites.Trained employees to correctly operate aquatic systems and maintain correct chemical levels.
EducationExpected in2012totoBachelor of Science:Accounting and Information SystemsVirginia Tech-Blacksburg,VAGPA:Accounting and Information Systems
Skillsaccounting, accountant, accounts payable, accounts receivable, ADP, attention to detail, billings, budget, competitive, contracts, clients, financial, financial statements, government, gross profit, materials, Microsoft Office Suite, payroll, reading, real estate, safety, Sage, tax, articles>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit