Senior Staff / Cost Accountant in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Unistress Corp

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To support the accounting team to align with and deliver on the company’s strategic goals including, timely and accurate reporting, team development, product improvement, and profitability.

The Cost Accountant collaborates with the accounting team and with other operational organizations within the company to provide financial and accounting reporting and support to executives and department heads who establish goals and budgets for the organization.

This role includes but is not limited to the following:

· Prepare and execute proper billing,

· Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end account reconciliations with supporting schedules and information

· Collect and analyze data about a company’s operational and job specific costs

· Identify issues and insure timely recording of necessary adjustments

· Support annual audit and tax filings

· Participate in daily accounting operations

· Maintain fixed asset and equipment management records and reconciliations

· Map revenue and costs to general ledger to ensure accurate records

· Assist in analyzing setting cost standards and cost allocations

· Maintain accurate project demographic and financial information

· Recommend changes to the company’s processes and policies to ensure accuracy, reduce cost and maximize profit

· Support the accounting team as needed

· Other duties as assigned

We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. UNISTRESS participates in the E-Verify Program and is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employee.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field of study

· Minimum 3-5 years of experience as Job or Staff Accountant role or equivalent

· Advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics

· Understanding of organizational accounting concepts

· Strong financial analysis skills

· Ability to prepare financial reports and give recommendations based on available data

· Superior knowledge of financial reporting software tools and ERP software (Vista experience preferred)

· Ability to perform risk and security assessments

· In-depth knowledge of financial guidelines and regulations

· Excellent attention to detail

· Effective communication, including writing, speaking and active listening

· Collaboration and teamwork

· Processing and reconciling inter-company transactions

· Maintaining sub-ledgers and/or supporting detailed spreadsheets

FOUNDATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Builds trust and respect. Places a high value on collaboration. Is easy to approach and talk to; is empathic and a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization. Is viewed as a leader and a team player.

Embraces honesty and transparency. Shares information appropriately. Embraces feedback and listens openly to it and offers feedback in a constructive and positive manner. Listens and values dialogue.

Develops Customer Relationships. Is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of customers to support our goal of being the best pre-cast company. Strengthens ties with customers to ensure repeat customer projects. Builds relationships with employees, management, and customers. Is in the mind-set of continual growth.

Measures Actions Appropriately. Analyzes situations and determines gameplan. Acts with a sense of urgency, when required, and with the end result in mind. Prioritizes workload and projects and eliminates roadblocks. Uses time effectively. Knows when to take time to measure actions before implementation.

Assumes personal accountability for areas of responsibility. Can be counted on to deliver results that are timely, and meet expectations for safety, quality, and quantity. Takes ownership for follow-through and follow-up during the business process.

Utilizes Communication skills Effectively. Ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of settings. Ensures that information is communicated in a timely manner. Communication consistently is respectful, inclusive, empathetic and empowering.