Accountant

u003cdivu003eu003ch1u003eu003cstrongu003eAccountant IIu003c/strongu003eu003c/h1u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLocation:u003c/strongu003e On-siteu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eReports To:u003c/strongu003e Controlleru003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eFLSA Status:u003c/strongu003e Non-Exemptu003c/pu003eu003ch2u003eu003cstrongu003eOverviewu003c/strongu003eu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eOur client is seeking a detail-oriented u003cstrongu003eAccountant IIu003c/strongu003e to support the daily and monthly activities of a busy accounting department. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial data, supporting inventory processes, and assisting with cost accounting functions. The Accountant II will work closely with the Controller and other internal teams to ensure timely, reliable financial reporting.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/h2u003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eInventory u0026Cost Accountingu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMonitor and reconcile inventory activity; collaborate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport the maintenance and accuracy of the cost accounting system, including investigation of variances.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProcess inventory-related transactions and prepare regular reconciliations and inventory reviews.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eParticipate in annual physical inventory counts and related reconciliations.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eGeneral Accountingu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eComplete monthly and quarterly general ledger account reconciliations.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare and post journal entries as part of month-end close.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssist with compiling monthly financial statements and supporting analyses for leadership review.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMaintain oversight of capital projects and major repair spending.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eAccounts Receivable / Creditu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssist the Controller with customer credit evaluations.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eReconcile and post customer payments; support AR activities as required.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eAudit u0026Complianceu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssist with year-end audit preparation, including schedules and documentation for internal and external auditors.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePerform duties in alignment with the organization’s Quality Management System.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eAdditional Dutiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProvide backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare scrap reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAttend required trainings and meetings.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport safety programs by reporting hazards, practicing safe behaviors, and exercising stop-work authority when needed.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eComplete additional tasks and projects as assigned.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/h2u003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eEducation u0026Experienceu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003e3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong understanding of cost accounting concepts.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eTechnical Knowledgeu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience using ERP systems.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eUnderstanding of inventory processes, AP/AR workflows, and general manufacturing practices.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProficiency with Excel, financial software, and standard office applications.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eu003cstrongu003eSkills u0026Abilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to manage multiple tasks and maintain strong organizational habits.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEffective verbal and written communication, including the ability to prepare clear reports and documentation.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSolid math and financial analysis capabilities.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to work independently while exercising sound judgment.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'New Castle, PA ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'PA84-2750082

Created: 2025-11-19