Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!
Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for an Accountant at our Corporate office in Richmond, Virginia. This position is responsible for analyzing and maintaining accounting oversight of product lines which will include preparation and analysis of reports, cost creation, financial analysis and frequent communication with various corporate departments, plant locations, and senior management.
Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Accountant, you will be expected to provide accounting support on a product line basis.
Your additional responsibilities as Accountant will include:
- Verify accuracy of department financial statements on a monthly basis
- Prepare journal entries as needed to support the product line
- Analyze and maintain quoting and production materials for consumer product operations
- Prepare monthly scheduling that analyzes the performance of various product lines
- Prepare monthly P&L analysis for review by management
- Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures under the direction of the Senior Cost Accountant
- Prepare schedules for corporate distribution
- Ad hoc projects as required
Skills/ Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 3+ years of accounting or costing experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Prior experience with SAP, preferred
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to travel to plant locations up to 10%
Compensation Disclosure: The projected pay range for this position is $75,000 - $92,500, annually. Compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, job responsibilities, and business needs.
Important Notes
Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.
Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.
Required
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3 year(s): Accounting or costing experience
Preferred
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3 year(s): Knowledge for GAAP
Preferred
Preferred
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SAP
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Excel
Preferred
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Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Preferred
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Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
