DESCRIPTION:
Heartland Automation is seeking a Cost Accountant at our Georgetown, KY facility. This is a key position that will work closely with the General Manager as well as the board of directors. This individual must have a strong cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills with a sound understanding of accounting principles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Daily cash management
- Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standard and regulatory requirements.
- Analyze manufacturing variances
- Lead month end closing activities such as confirming accuracy within the system, revenue recognition determination, preparing/posting journal entries and financial reporting preparation and distribution.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly
- Maintain fixed assets listing
- Coordinate all tax and audit activity
- Review incoming POs for terms agreeance and process POs accordingly which includes creating, releasing and tracking jobs
- Review and confirm accuracy of all expenses tracked against jobs and work with Project Managers to determine remaining costs
- Contract negotiations
- Lead the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare actual results with a view to identify, explain and correct variances as appropriate.
- Accounting system upkeep
- Work on special projects as required
- Human Resource and Purchasing oversight
- Administrative tasks as required
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 3 - 5 years of related experience
- Self-starter with good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Solid understanding of ERP system in a manufacturing environment
- Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in excel including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Experience in auditing a plus
- Knowledge of EPICOR a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Managerial Accounting: 3 - 5 years (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics or finance (Preferred)
Work Location:
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Experience:
Ability to Commute:
- Georgetown, KY 40324 (Required)
Work Location: In person