Accountant

Accountant - 6690-

Duration: 3 Months

Location: Wallingford, CT, 06492

Job Description

· Client is well positioned in highly competitive market segments, each with compelling growth characteristics.

· We expect continued business growth through the execution of our four key strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, New Products, and Global & Market Expansion.

· Supporting those strategies are 17,000 associates employed across 30 countries. At Client , we are committed to a corporate culture that values diversity and fosters a work environment that enables colleagues to develop meaningful and rewarding careers.

· We consider ourselves responsible corporate citizens and are committed to operating our facilities in an environmentally responsible manner.

· We also are sensitive to the needs of our communities, and, as a company, support programs that help those communities meet their health, education and social needs.

· Client is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AME) and a component of the S&P 500.

BUSINESS UNIT :

· Client Specialty Metal Products (SMP) manufactures and markets a wide range of products including; powder, precision tubing, and precision strip.

· These products are available in a wide range of materials such as; stainless steel, nickel alloys and titanium to the end use markets of; aerospace, medical, nuclear, and oil & gas.

· We deliver exceptional products and service to customers around the world, every day.

· With a?strong?focus on safety?throughout, these growing?businesses?are?proven experts in the manufacturing of high purity metal products for a wide range of critical applications.

· The Strip Business Unit within SMP includes manufacturing plants in Wallingford, CT and Lancaster, PA

· The Junior Accountant is accountable for various aspects of financial accounting, reporting and financial management of the Manufacturing Operations for the Strip Business Unit.

· In addition to providing financial reporting, planning and analysis support for the site, this person will support the day to day process for AP, AR, CAPEX and cash management, and provide necessary coverage on processing transactions when needed.

· The position will perform transactional A/P & A/R and will also generate reports / metrics and support our audit month end accounting tasks.

· This individual will report to the Site Controller.

Key Responsibilities

· Support the accounts receivable, accounts payable processing and reporting, including daily entry of cash receipts and accounts payable transactions

· Assist with various tax inquiries and reporting

· Assist in month-end financial close process including journal entries, account and intercompany reconciliations as well standard corporate reporting requirements

· Maintain key account reconciliations and documentation to meet audit and SOX requirements

· Deliver all required finance/accounting data accurately and on time.

· Assist Company/External Auditors with annual/periodic audit activities

· Interact with operations and support with labor analysis reporting, adhoc inventory reporting and variance analysis.

· Assist with analysis of labor, material, and overhead costs against standard and budgets

Requirements For Consideration

· AS / BS Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required

· 1 - 3 years of finance/accounting experience required

· Manufacturing Experience preferred

· Demonstrated ability to work productively with individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization.

· Demonstrated proficiency with customary PC office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint required

· Experience with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning system or the equivalent preferred
Critical thinker with the ability and desire to be promotable

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $14.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location