Cost Accounting Manager-Helena, MT

Company: Accountemps ( Learn More )

General Information

Location:	US-MT-Helena
Base Pay:	$55,000.00 - $70,000.00 /Year
Req'd Education:	4 Year Degree
Employee Type:	Full-Time
Req'd Experience:	Not Specified
Req'd Travel:	Not Specified
Manages Others:	False
Relocation Covered:	False

Job Description Classification: Accounting Supervisor/Manager

Compensation: $55,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Cost Accounting Manager- Located in beautiful Helena, MontanaOur client company is looking to grow the existing well established team and will be adding a cost accounting manager. This position will direct and maintain integrity of all accounting functions and tasks used to generate accurate data for management of the corporation by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate personnel. Year-end audit and all tasks of the accounting department within the guidelines of corporate policy.Review tax returns and prepare various other forms required by State and Federal agencies. Publish timely, accurate, reliable, monthly financial statement to management of the corporation. Work with the Company's Cost Accounting Staff in other divisions to ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close.This involves monitoring all subsystems interfaced with trial balance to ensure accuracy of data. Prepare and transmit all required quarterly compliance reports to outside agencies. Coordinate weekly/monthly physical inventory count and supervise tallying of the count. Prepare weekly cost reports. Responsible for existing accounting functions and development of new procedures to ensure accuracy and timeliness of data. Sign checks and transfers funds as necessary to meet obligations as they become due including but not limited to margin calls, commissions and raw material purchases. Initiates electronic fund transfers when required. Supervise cash management, borrow against line of credit as required and insure payment of outstanding loans. Assist as required with operations of corporate hedging program within policy guidelines. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises employees in the accounting department and their responsibilities which include staff accountants from other divisions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.S. OR B.A.) Business Administration/Accounting with five plus years exposure to manufacturing departments/staff, financial reporting/general ledger area, cost accounting, reporting, and variance analysis. Strong interpersonal, supervisory skills, and ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Job RequirementsCost - Job, General Ledger, Financial Statement Preparation, Cost Reduction Analysis, Cost - Standard, Cost - Product Development, Cost - Process, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Great Plains Dynamics, Great Plains Accounting.

Accountemps is the world's leader in specialized temporary financial staffing. We provide exciting temporary, temporary-to-hire and project opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, and many more. Through our parent company, Robert Half, we've been matching highly skilled finance and accounting professionals with clients since 1948. Our relationships with top companies in 350 locations worldwide ensure you enjoy competitive pay, challenging careers and assignments with excellent opportunities for full-time employment. Don't take our word for it. Our company again was named to FORTUNE� magazine's 'World's Most Admired Companies' list, ranking #1 in our industry (March 19, 2012). 9 out of 10 of our clients and candidates would recommend our service to a colleague Contact your local Accountemps office at 1.800.803.8367 or visit www.accountemps.com to find out more about this job and other job opportunities. Accountemps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply for this job now or contact our branch office for additional information.

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