Cost Accountant

GreenPoint Ag is hiring a Cost Accountant that is integral to the accurate and timely review, recording and analysis of transactions that record the financial results of the company. The incumbent has the educational background and experience to ensure that the books and records are free from material misstatement and present fairly the results of the Company’s operations.

Essential Functions

•  Administers accounting for an assigned financial area of the accounting department

• Performs general ledger reconciliations and creates journal entries to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded

• Creates reports for management using ERP system, Microsoft Excel, and business intelligence software to audit activity, analyzing financial data, identifying variances to budget and prior year

• Supports locations providing accounting assistance to business managers and administrators, educating them on policy and procedures

• Performs other job-specific duties as outlined below:

Cost Accountant

• Performs daily reconciliation of inter-company purchase orders to invoices, reclassifying variances to ensure accurate gross margin detail

• Serves as support to retail/wholesale divisions providing solutions and guidance on inventory and purchase order receipt reconciliation

• Performs general ledger reconciliation for multiple locations to include Inventory and Inventory in Transit, Gross Margin Variance and Purchase Order Liability

• Assists in identifying ERP issues related to inventory and offers suggestions to improve upon PO processes and efficiencies

• May participate in field inventory observations

Required Qualifications

• Skill Level I – Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

• Skill Level II – 5 years of accounting experience; may be offset by comparable experience

• College degree with 2 years of experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent proficiency in Excel

• Detail oriented and well organized

• Outstanding customer service with a commitment to teamwork and continuous learning; shows strong initiative and a dedication to excellence

• Solid accounting experience with high attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) with advanced knowledge of Excel

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate to address concerns and questions of managers

• Current driver’s license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods and the use of hands to finger is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is helpful for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.

No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force may occasionally be required. While performing the duties of this job, good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, and copiers is needed. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

Travel

Some travel will be required (less than 5%)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional job-related duties may be assigned.  GreenPoint Ag reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

EEO Commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.

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