ATS Scientific Products is searchingfor a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join the Finance team!

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly internal financial statements and reporting, assisting in the month end close process, prepare and post journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts and provide detailed analyses and explanations of transactions. The position also supports operational analysis through development and review of cost accounting data including standard costing, work-in-process review and analysis of manufacturing variances. This position will partner with multiple cross functional team members both at corporate and the respective business unit to develop and achieve operational objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs financial, general and cost accounting functions for the division in accordance with IFRS and Corporate policies
• Assists in the monthly financial closing program including journal entry preparation, various account reconciliations (including, but not limited to inventory, prepaid assets and accrued expenses), and variance analysis within prescribed timelines
• Assists the Controller in preparing the division's monthly financial statements and reporting
• Assists in maintaining the division's system of accounts and ensures adequate support and documentation for all company transactions.
• Ensure transactional data and internal controls are in compliance with SOX regulations
• Assists in the review and analysis of standard costs including materials, labor and overhead rates and utilizes internal and external data to establish accurate costing
• Interacts and provides support to other functional areas of the business to help achieve departmental goals
• Assist in the review of the operating results in terms of profitability and performance against plan/prior year to ensure accuracy and identify opportunities.

• Strong technical and analytical skills with solid financial, general and cost accounting background in a manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Experience with standard cost systems and integrated financial software.
• Ability to draw upon experience/professional skepticism to quickly identify issues and develop effective courses of action.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines.

COMMUNICATION

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Participate in cross-functional teams working collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, packaging, materials management, and/or planning.
• Willingness to work across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work across cultures.
• Able to manage conflict.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• B.S. or BA in Accounting or related discipline with equivalent work experience
• 2-4 years finance, accounting or related work experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing/cost accounting environment required.
• Previous experience with ERP systems required. Experience with JDE a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Advanced financial analysis and quantitative skills
• Excellent accounting analysis and research skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word and Powerpoint. Exceptional Excel skills required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct
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