Cost Accountant II; CORP

Scope of Work

The Cost Accountant will prepare and record journal entries for month-end close, balance, and analyze general ledger accounts including reconciliations for certain balance sheet accounts. This position will work closely with management to understand variances in monthly results and effectively achieve financial objectives. Publish Monthly Profitability and Daily Sales reporting. Provide audit support and management.

• Record monthly journal entries for month-end closing process.
• Assist in Unit Month End Sales processing.
• Analyze and report on various general ledger account balances.
• Analyzing sales and gross profit accounts during the month-end close.
• Provide daily, monthly and ad hoc reporting of sales and gross profit.
• Provide support for annual and interim audits as needed.
• Responsible for recording and tracking all documents relating to the physical inventories.
• Complete all tasks within a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor.
• Provide support for branch personnel and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Must have a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in a Cost Accounting role.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Knowledge of cost accounting procedures and practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions to accurately process, provide, and implement accounting information.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Advance knowledge of personal computer applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to facilitate accounting operations.

WPI is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.

WPI es una institucio n &EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/accio n afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religion, discapacidad fisica o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientacio n sexual, infomacio n genetica, identidad de genero, o expresio n de genero en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.