Aston Carter · 1 week ago
Junior Accountant
Plano, TX
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$40/hr - $45/hr
3+ years expAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to clients across the globe. They are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining records, and analyzing manufacturing costs.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and various departments
Maintain records and files, and reconcile accounts by preparing general ledger entries
Prepare payments by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, requesting disbursements, and reconciling accounts
Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current processes and recommending changes
Maintain the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules
Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing budget costs to actual production costs, including product margin reporting and analytics. Research and explain variances
Prepare month-end analysis of manufacturing productivity and variances
Reconcile and invoice installations and services upon completion
Qualification
Required
Detail-oriented and experienced Junior Accountant
Expertise in manufacturing, general ledger, reconciliation, bank statements, journal entries, cost management, and inventory
Proficiency in Excel for financial statement preparation and financial analysis
Experience with month-end close processes and manufacturing environments
Strong analytical skills in financial analysis and variance reporting
At least 3 years of experience as a Staff Accountant
Preferred
Major in Accounting or Finance
General knowledge in cost/inventory management
Previous experience with manufacturing software and ERP systems
Current and working knowledge of cost accounting, bills of materials, routers, inventory flow, and variance generation
Prior experience in physical or cycle count inventory audits and documentation
Coursework in job costing is recommended
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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