What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Cost Accountant position at Susonity LLC?
Are you a recent Accounting Graduate or an entry-level professional eager to launch your career within a dynamic global organization? Join SUSONITY, a global leader in pearlescent pigments, and other specialized materials. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our growing Finance team in Savannah, GA. In this role you will be instrumental in mastering the foundational accounting principles that drive our global operations. If you are ready to unite proven academic success with hands-on professional ambition, we invite you to help us embrace a bold future.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (subject to change based on business need)
Scope:
- Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports.
- Contribute to the transition and adoption of a new ERP system by providing accounting expertise, testing processes, and ensuring data accuracy.
- Partner with site management on annual budget planning, including forecasted spend, CAPEX, and material production volumes.
- Manage updates to standard costs and oversee year-over-year cost adjustments.
- Collaborate with finance and operational teams across regions to ensure consistency in accounting practices.
- Provide analysis and assistance on special projects and requests from finance leadership.
- Provide functional support to the Site and Susonity senior leadership team.
- Follow all site Safety processes and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting principles.
- Experience with ERP systems preferred.
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across regions and business lines.
- Exposure to a larger, international manufacturing company a plus.
- Ability to grow within expanding responsibilities of the position.
- Willingness to support a variety of functions, not limited to accounting.
- Ability to navigate and learn new processes and systems to support site growth.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of computer-based work.
- Ability to interact with others on a daily basis.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to maintain strong focus on tasks, ability to manage multiple requests and priorities.
- Ability to enter a manufacturing facility and wear the appropriate PPE, as required.