at Marcy Laboratories Inc. in Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Company Overview:
Founded in 1963, Marcy Laboratories is a contract manufacturer of fine fragrance and home fragrance products with locations in West Chicago and Glendale Heights, IL.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
We are seeking a staff accountant to join our team. Staff Accountant is responsible for general plant accounting including month-end close, cost accounting, reconciliation and process improvements. Must have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to work within a team setting. Reports to the Vice President of Finance.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain standard costing systems for products and services.
- Perform periodic cost rolls/updates.
- Prepare and provide analysis of cost variances.
- Work closely with Supply Chain to provide support relating to cost-related matters.
- Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories.
- Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward.
- Prepare cost forecasts, budgets, and profitability analyses.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies
- Implement best practices in cost accounting and financial analysis.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, GAAP, and company policies.
- Must have the ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- All other duties assigned.
Position Requirements / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance.
- Minimum of 2 – 4 years’ experience in Cost Accounting experience is required.
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in manufacturing experience.
- Competency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- A track record of following through on commitments.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
