Mercury Paper Hiring for Cost Accountant Job at Strasburg, VA Full Time

Mercury Paper – An employer of Choice!

Mercury Paper is a tissue converting company with affiliated plant and warehouses in Virginia. Since 2010, we have steadily grown in the away from home (AFH), retail private label (PL) and retail branded (FIORA) sales channels.

Mercury Paper has career opportunities available for qualified candidates. We offer competitive wages, good benefits and great people to work with. We look for team players and leaders who share our customer dedication, business values and positive culture. If you share this vision and meet the relevant qualification requirements, we want to hear from you.

To apply please send your resume via Indeed for immediate consideration or you can go to our website www.mercurypaper.com or you can pick up an application at our guard shack @ 495 Radio Station Road Strasburg, VA 22657. Walk-In Interviews every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-2pm.

DEPARTMENT

Finance and Accounting Department goal is to ensure the company’s financial sustainability and to support improvement of business profitability. Specifically FAD focus include cash and working capital management, AP/AR, GL, financial reporting, manufacturing costing, internal control, tax, budgeting, and business decision support.

PURPOSE

· Have a clear understanding of each manufacturing cost component, and provide the manufacturing cost per machine line per SKU.
· Strengthen the asset control, including the fixed asset and inventory management.
· Represent Finance/Accounting in the plant to work with the production team, to improve cost efficiency and drive compliance.
· Provide cost study and analysis, and support on management decision-making (such as SKU rationalization, new sourcing project, etc.)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Conduct the monthly book closing for Mercury plant and prepare inventory and COGM reports.

· Prepare and analyze inventory valuations, COGM, and variances analysis (regarding material, labor, overhead, and other costs related to manufacturing products)

· Perform oversight on inventory control and cycle count programs with warehouse managers.

· Develop SOP, apply accounting policies, improve and maintain internal control, and fulfill internal and external audit requirements.

· Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations and reporting.

· Lead the financial management on fixed asset (CIP tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and asset disposals)

· Provide support in the annual budget process

· Perform special projects and ad-hoc reporting as required

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

· Operations, Procurement, Logistic, Internal Control.

· Finance Department including direct report(s) (Asset Management Accountant).

External:

· External Auditors.

· Tax Consultants..

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related Business field; preferably with Master’s degree or accounting/finance designation (i.e. CPA, CMA, CFA)

· 3-5 years manufacturing cost accounting experience

· 3 years controlling or leadership position.

· Knowledge of accounting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

· Strong understanding of manufacturing costing and GAAP.

· Master degree in Accounting, or CPA/CMA a plus

Skills & Abilities

· Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

· Possess an acute and thorough attention to detail and accuracy.

· Display initiative and well organized in identifying and resolving problems.

· Advanced communication and leadership skill,

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel is essential.

· SAP costing experience is strongly preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job is in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, email, phones/cell, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. There is sitting and repetitive hand, finger and wrist use.

Must be able to perform general office functions, operate a computer, safely lift up to 20 pounds, and communicate effectively with internal and external constituents.

This position requires the ability to work flexible and extended hours to include weekends.

To apply please send your resume for immediate consideration or you can go to our website mercurypaper.com.

Mercury Paper – An employer of Choice!

We look for team players and leaders who share our customer dedication and business values. If you share this vision and meet the relevant qualification requirements, we want to hear from you.

Mercury Paper is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Strasburg, VA 22657: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Are you vaccinated or willing to be COVID vaccinated?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Controlling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cost Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)
• SAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: One location