Cost Accountant
Wonderful opportunity for Cost Accountant (HLAD)
Location: Peachtree City, GA
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists Controller with financial reporting and analysis for the Hangar, Large Application Doors (HLAD) of ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems US, Inc. This position provides financial support by ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and reporting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collecting and analyzing data about a company’s operational costs
- Setting standard costs of manufactured goods
- Developing and analyzing cost standards
- Carrying out cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis
- Establishing costs of business processes such as administration, labor, shipping, etc.
- Performing account reconciliations
- Preparing and presenting their findings to management
- Recommending changes to the company’s processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize profit
- Advising executives and upper management on appropriate costing based on financial data
- Supporting other company accountants with invoicing and capital expenditure
- Generate and send out invoices and credit memos to customers and sales company.
- Maintenance and updates of sales reporting and revenue recognition files.
- Other projects as directed by the Director
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential
- Accomplish organization mission by completing related tasks as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements
- Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
- Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Effective organizational, stress, and time management skills
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently or as a team member
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Eager and positive attitude.
- Strong work ethic, flexibility to work under tight deadlines, strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, quickly, and accurately.
- Extreme attention to detail and high expectations of self for accuracy.
- Resourcefulness and ability to work proactively and independently.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Normal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
Peachtree City, GA, US, 30269
Nearest Major Market: Fayetteville
Nearest Secondary Market: Atlanta