Staff Accountant Jobs in Humanscale Piscataway, NJ

Responsible for the organization’s cost accounting and inventory valuation. Strong emphasis on reporting and engaging with appropriate business units to reduce costs and to track actual expenses to planned expenses. Additional responsibilities include financial planning process, monthly accounting cycle closure and assisting in external and internal audits. Ability to work in dependently, implement systematic approach and be able to communicate effectively to upper management.

Responsibilities:

Collects and analyzes data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchase, inventory and labor

Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic report comparing standard costs to actual production costs

Performs accounting reconciliations, books journal entries in preparation for financial reporting

Possess a proficient knowledge of accounting processes and procedures which may include, but not limited to A/R, G/L, Inventory, A/P, and Payroll

Perform analysis and reconcile general ledger accounts

Identify areas where process improvements would benefit team

Assist Accounting and Finance departments with transactional activities.

Assist with monthly financial closing and analysis

Review transactions, documents and reports for accuracy

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting/Finance, Master’s Degree and/or CPA a plus

At least 4 years of experience in finance or accounting function, manufacturing experience highly desired.

Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems: Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and ERP, preferably Oracle and/or Infor

Must have thorough knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger, capital asset accounting, cost accounting and financial data analysis

Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy requiring minimal supervision

Strong interpersonal team building and motivational skills

Ability to communicate or present information, both verbally and written, effectively with all levels of the organization

Strong analytical skills, able to understand complex data and issues with the ability to think critically

Experience coordinating across multiple functions

Able to analyze and grasp a situation quickly from different perspectives and create well-reasoned solutions

Highly organized with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities

Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)