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Unistress Corporations Senior Staff / Cost Accountant in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Position Description To support the accounting team to align with and deliver on the company\'s strategic goals including, timely and accurate reporting, team development, product improvement, and profitability. The Cost Accountant collaborates with the accounting team and with other operational organizations within the company to provide financial and accounting reporting and support to executives and department heads who establish goals and budgets for the organization. This role includes but is not limited to the following: - Prepare and execute proper billing, - Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end account reconciliations with supporting schedules and information, - Collect and analyze data about a company\'s operational and job specific costs, - Identify issues and insure timely recording of necessary adjustments, - Support annual audit and tax filings, - Participate in daily accounting operations, - Maintain fixed asset and equipment management records and reconciliations, - Map revenue and costs to general ledger to ensure accurate records, - Assist in analyzing setting cost standards and cost allocations, - Maintain accurate project demographic and financial information, - Recommend changes to the company\'s processes and policies to ensure accuracy, reduce cost and maximize profit, - Support the accounting team as needed, - Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting or related field of study - Minimum 3-5 years of experience as Job or Staff Accountant role or equivalent - Advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics - Understanding of organizational accounting concepts - Strong financial analysis skills - Ability to prepare financial reports and give recommendations based on available data - Superior knowledge of financial reporting software tools and ERP software (Vista experience preferred) - Ability to perform risk and security assessments - In-depth knowledge of financial guidelines and regulations - Excellent attention to detail - Effective communication, including writing, speaking and active listening - Collaboration and teamwork - Processing and reconciling inter-company transactions - Maintaining sub-ledgers and/or supporting detailed spreadsheets We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. UNISTRESS participates in the E-Verify Program and is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Unistress Corp. does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law in all terms and conditions of employment. We respect and seek to empower everyone and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
