Publishing Company seeks Cost Accountant (Flatiron)

Publishing Company seeks Cost Accountant (Flatiron)

Publishing Company located in the Flat Iron District seeks a Cost Accountant for an immediate long term temp (possible temp to perm) position.

This individual will ensure inventory and pre-press transactions are properly recorded. The position is also responsible to achieve the inventory organization's goals and objectives. Other responsibilities include ensuring Company policy and procedures related to inventory and pre-press transactions are in accordance with International Accounting Standards and are consistently adhered to by the operating units.
Major Responsibilities:
Work in Process and finished Goods - Apply invoices and other charges to various titles. Close the title's job costing when all charges are received. Follow up on any overdue charges. Review unit cost variance report for titles closed out during the month for reasonableness. Follow-up and resolve exceptions.
Paper - Maintain the paper subsidiary ledger. Accurately post both receipts and usage to the subledger.
Prepress -- Manage the prepress subsidiary ledger. Check that the amortizations is correctly calculated and recorded.
Monthly Close - Prepare and post monthly journal entries for various inventory transactions.
Reconciliations - Reconcile the paper, work in process, finished goods, and prepress subledgers to the general ledger each month. Investigate and resolve all reconciling items in a timely fashion.
Budgeting - Support business units in their budgeting process by providing projections of pre-press costs and PPB expense data.
Support Development - Provide assistance with analytical reporting and concepts. Assist with Year End Audits and Department's requests
Required Skills / Knowledge:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports and legal documents.
Understanding and application of mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal customers, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management.
Experience Needed:
Minimum three years experience in accounting for inventory
Will consider combination of education and experience
Educational Background:
o Bachelors Degree required

Please submit your resume as a Word document for immediate consideration.

• Compensation: $26 per hour/ up to 55K per year
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