Cost Accountant
MaineFlame, Inc
Portland, ME or Presque Isle, ME
MaineFlame, Inc is seeking a Cost Accountant, to be based in their Portland, Maine or Presque Isle, Maine offices.
Requirements of the Cost Accountant:
- 5+ years experience with a proven track record in accounting for inventory
- Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results and make recommendations.
- Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite.
- Ability to commute to the office Monday through Friday.
- Occasional travel to Ashland, ME will be required.
Benefits of the Job:
- Annual salary in the range of: $65,000-$80,000
- Vacation and sick time
- SIMPLE IRA with 3% match
- Health insurance (3 options), dental insurance, vision insurance
Responsibilities of the Cost Accountant:
- Work with production, management and other co-workers to ensure accurate inventory controls, levels and values.
- Develop and maintain an inventory accounting system in compliance with GAAP and tax requirements.
- Report payroll hours and apply manufacturing labor and overhead costs to inventory
- Prepare period-end entries to general ledger for inventory, cost of sales and all variances.
- Analyze capital expenditure proposals and perform other financial analysis
- Assist with other inventory and financial statement analysis as necessary.
- Perform physical inventory counts on a scheduled basis and report variances to management.
- Assist with other accounting entries, procurement activities and reporting as needed.
- Ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Follow all safety rules and regulations.
- Foster positive and productive relationships with MaineFlame management and production workers.
MaineFlame, Inc is a manufacturer of clean-burning, eco-friendly, Maine-made firelogs and pellets. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for maintaining inventory and other account balances and accounting processes necessary to successfully support reporting compliance and management decision-making.
KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
