Cost Accountant

3 days ago

East Saint Louis, United States LESLIES POOLMART INC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH A LESLIE'S COMPANY:

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing Company is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as compaction granulation, briquetting, blending, and tableting. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, agrochemicals, detergents, raw materials, and more. Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000+ retail stores in 39 states plus PRO, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie's. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's

Job Overview:

Computes and prepares data for journal entries, general ledger, and related financial statements; performs day-to-day general accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

  • Collecting and analyzing data about a company’s operational costs
  • Setting standard costs of manufactured goods
  • Developing and analyzing cost standards
  • Establishing costs of business processes such as administration, labor, shipping, etc.
  • Performing account reconciliations
  • Preparing audit reports and presenting their findings to management
  • Recommending changes to the company’s processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize profit
  • Advising executives and upper management on appropriate costing based on financial data
  • Managing the company’s balance sheet and accounting books
  • Supporting other company accountants with invoicing, capital expenditure, & G/L journal entry
  • Assists with related special projects as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

  • BS in Accounting from an accredited university
  • Proficient in Sage Accounting Software required
  • Minimum four (4) years of accounting/cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with external/internal auditing and compliance preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
  • Commitment to excellence and high standards.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Competencies:

  • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
  • Analytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures
  • Business Acumen--Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Physical demands and work environment:

  • Role is mostly seated in office environment
  • Occasionally work around chemicals.

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