Strategic Accountant II

Courtesy Note: 

• During month end close, onsite availability will be required during some weekends dependent on the month-to-month calendar; There will be time off earned as an offset. (Comp time)

Summary:

• This role seeks to develop and maintain accounting records as well as complex financial and operational analyses in support of management reporting, month end close and auditing.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assists in the month end close process, including account analysis and reconciliation.
• Prepares general ledger entries and documents business transactions.
• Reconciles accounts as well as Federal and multi-state tax withholdings, and prepares journal entries for prepaid expense accounts and other intercompany transactions for balancing or adjusting purposes.
• Establishes, modifies, documents, and coordinates accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Reviews and implements systems for general accounting, assuring accuracy and adequacy of systems as the basis of reporting to management.
• Prepares financial schedules that will support account balances in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP).
• Prepares accounting schedules for outside auditors and reviews financial information with auditor for year-end tax preparation and annual year-end audit.
• Financial Analyses includes financial statements, reporting operating results, P&L variance analyses, planning and forecasting, historical trending, operations charts and graphs, and other analytical reports utilizing accounting and financial theory.  
• Preparation of monthly Key Financial Metrics and other drivers of financial performance.
• Variance analysis on product costs and helps drive cost reductions; Calculates and analyzes key operational metrics and performance data including manufacturing rate, utilization and absorption.
• Coordination of spending reviews for assigned cost centers, profit centers, product lines or business units to ensure alignment with budget.
• Assists with the annual operating plan and rolling forecast schedules.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with 2+ years of related experience in accounting, finance, cost accounting or financial planning/forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills and sound understanding of fundamental accounting practices (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, cost accounting, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems such as SAP.
• Sound understanding of fundamental doctrines, theories, principles, and terminology of accounting.

Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:

• Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.

Physical Demands:

• Requires the ability to use a computer on a frequent basis. 
• Remaining stationary for extended periods, but needs to be mobile enough to navigate through work areas. 
• Must be able to communicate clearly with fellow colleagues. 
• During month end close, onsite availability will be required during some weekends dependent on the month-to-month calendar; There will be time off earned as an offset. (Comp time)

Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

Target Annual Base Pay: $75,000 - $85,000 + Robust Benefits