Cost Accountant - job 3 of 4

Pay rate: $43.00/hrContract Length: 08/19/2024 - 02/03/2025 w/ potential extensionsThe Senior Accountant, Vision Research will be responsible for daily accounting functions for the business. This includes following accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements. This position must operate with a degree of autonomy and manage tight deadlines.Support month end closing activities ensuring accurate financial results and requirements are completed within corporate timelines. This includes preparation of journal entries and update of associated HFM webforms.Complete general ledger account reconciliations monthly, including reconciliation of ERP to HFM reported balances. Account reconciliations include inventory, accruals, prepaids, unbilled/deferred revenue and fixed assets. Proactively investigate and resolve reconciling items.Drive cost accounting activities.Daily reporting and analysis of PPV and other inventory transactionAnalysis of cost of goods sold, work orders and manufacturing variances.Support operations team with the annual standard cost update and physical inventory.Ensure SOX compliance requirements. Includes timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations and support of revenue recognition testing.Oversee tracking of capital purchases and related fixed asset accounting requirements, includes managing the annual inventory of fixed assets. .Reconciliation of intercompany balances and coordination with company entities.Support daily orders and sales reporting, includes reconciliation of revenue and participation in weekly ship schedule meetings.Preparation of tax reporting requirements.Interface with internal audit services and external auditors as required.Assist in quarterly (MD&A) reporting process.Support Finance Manager and BU Controller as needed with other duties/projects.Proactive driver of finance continuous improvement initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance.Two to four years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a company with global presence. Must have experience with inventory account reconciliations.Public Accounting Experience Is a Plus, But Not Required.IT EXPERIENCE:• Intuitive, Sage Fixed Assets (FAS), Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience preferred.Strong organizational skills and attention to detailConfident and self-motivated with a flexible approach to competing deadlinesAbility to work cross functionally, supporting departments outside of financePay Details: $40.00 to $43.00 per hourSearch managed by: Lauren LittenBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.