Cost Accountant

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in 'play' solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different. The Cost Accountant ensures the integrity of financial records through the month-end closing process and various account analyses throughout the month. Drives management decision-making through reporting and interface with operations personnel. Uses and monitors the proper internal controls/procedures to ensure that financial transactions are accurately recorded. What you'll do as a Cost Accountant: Prepares and inputs journal entries, review of variances, and re-classing accounts for month-end settlement and closing process. Analyzes and reconciles accounts to ensure the proper recognition of expenses; correct errors; communicate process errors across ELM site to prevent further occurrence. Prepares and analyzes various weekly/monthly reports to highlight activity and trends, which may include material usage, production variance, labor variance or various expense reconciliations. Maintains databases/spreadsheets for controllable expenses, temporary employees, prepaid expenses, utility accruals and others as required. Reviews controllable expenses with department managers monthly. Reports and monitors labor hours, temporary employees via ADP. Ensures accurate timing of expenses by reviewing parked invoice reports and open purchase order reports. Assists in the monthly cycle counts and year-end physical inventory. Assists in budget preparation for the Operations division. Reviews 3PL warehouse P&L and make adjusting entries as needed. Maintains effective functional relationships with East Longmeadow colleagues. We're looking for a Cost Accountant with: BS in Accounting or Finance Five years of accounting experience, preferably with a manufacturing facility. Cost accounting experience is preferred. Knowledge in SAP and proficient PC skills - Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), ADP Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety guidelines. Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. Benefits a Cost Accountant Can Expect from Cartamundi: Competitive pay Climate controlled facility 401(k) with company match Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account) Life insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more Physical requirements and working conditions: Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires: Communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others Ability to perform sedentary work on various computer systems This Cost Accountant position is located on-site in our East Longmeadow facility Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify (file:///C:/Users/Christina.Matias/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Word/dhs.gov/e-verify) . Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi. No agencies please. No sponsorship available. About Cartamundi: At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people - across cultures and generations - and to embrace shared experiences. We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in 'play' solutions. Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands. At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day. As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different. We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.

Created: 2024-11-02