Senior Accountant

CoWorx Staffing Services; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

CoWorx Staffing Services is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Plant Controller in Thomaston, CT. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, cost accounting, and internal controls within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of cost accounting/financial control experience, ERP proficiency (SAP or Oracle), and strong analytical and communication skills. A competitive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance.
• 3-5 years relevant cost accounting / financial control experience. Exposure to financial management and internal control in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with a modern ERP system (SAP, Oracle…).
• Self-starter in need of little direction.
• Confident communicator with an ability to collaborate with a team/build strong relationships.
• Able to work in deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent analytical ability.
• Strong ability to focus on cost management.
• Continuous improvement oriented/ Experience working in LEAN manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Balance Sheet reconciliations (cash, fixed assets, liabilities) ensuring accuracy.
• Lead working capital reporting and optimization initiatives.
• Apply solid internal control processes and risk assessments.
• Support reporting schedules and controlling tools for integration with a new shareholder.
• Maintain cost accounting system and inventory reports/analysis.
• Develop understanding of industrial activities for value-added analysis.
• Contribute to cost-control environment and KPI analysis.
• Monitor budgets/forecasts and propose countermeasures for variances.
• Provide team support to strengthen Finance/Accounting.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial control

Analytical skills

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

Location: Thomaston, Connecticut

Senior Accountant – Thomaston, CT – $90-110k
The Senior Accountant is an exciting opportunity to support the Plant Controller in maintaining accurate records to conform to Internal Control standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Balance Sheet reconciliations. Cash, fixed assets, other assets and liabilities Ensure highest levels of consistency and accuracy in Company’s financial communication and be able to identify and resolve reconciling items.
• Working capital management: work jointly with the Finance Team to report on reduction initiatives (A/P payment term conditions, optimized internal flows, inventory reporting…).
• Active involvement in application of solid internal control processes (Group authorization and business process rules, risk assessments, internal audits…).
• Assist the Finance Controller in maintaining reporting schedules and controlling tools as part of company’s integration within scope of a new shareholder.
• Manage cost accounting system, maintain accurate costing information, and effectively deliver inventory reports / analysis.
• Develop a sound and extensive understanding of Company’s industrial activities in order to display value-added analysis at the attention of Finance Director and Management Team.
• Participate in building an efficient cost-control environment and advanced analytical view on industrial performance (product costing, KPI’s…).
• Assist the Finance Controller to monitor the execution of budget/forecasts/business plans; recommend and contribute to implement countermeasures to offset identified variances.
• Act as a strong team player and provide general support to the progressive strengthening of Finance/Accounting team.

Desired Background/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance.
• 3-5 years relevant cost accounting / financial control experience. Exposure to financial management and internal control in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with a modern ERP system (SAP, Oracle…).
• Self- starter in need of little direction.
• Confident communicator with an ability to collaborate with a team/build strong relationships.
• Able to work in deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent analytical ability.
• Strong ability to focus on cost management.
• Continuous improvement oriented/ Experience working ln LEAN manufacturing environment preferred.

Other Information

Benefits: A competitive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, 401(K), paid vacation time, paid holidays, overtime eligibility for hourly employees and much more!
CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.
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