Scholastic - Accountant, application via RippleMatch

The Accountant position will be responsible for accounting and costing functions. Devises, installs or controls systems for determining unit cost of products or services. Distributes costs between the various divisions of management and production. Classifies production costs into wages, material and overhead.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversee all day-to-day management of accounting area for all functions within, including: Procurement Finance, A/P, Fixed Assets, and Month End Close.

· Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts.

· Coordinates the reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts and ensures that all accounting transactions and journal entries are in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

· Ensure compliance to the companies accounting policies and procedures (including SOX).

· Monitor actual expenses and assist management in developing, recommending, and implementing corrective action to ensure results of the operations are in line with the operating budget.

· Manage the Budgeting, and Forecasting processes for the NSO Balance Sheet and assigned departments.

· Supervision and development of the Accounting staff.

· Effectively lead Accounting staff in various projects to improve processes, implement controls, and provide optimal service levels to the organization.

· Perform financial analysis and prepare reports that provide detailed cost information to local and corporate management.

· Oversee the month-end processing and reporting related to assigned departments.

· Working with Operations team to create and maintain activity base costing system for assigned departments.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.

· Experience in accounting or finance, CPA preferred.

· Knowledge of GAAP and General Accounting activities required.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively depending on the situation.

· Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment a plus.

· Experience with Oracle preferred.

· Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.

· Capability to work on multiple projects at the same time and meet deadlines.

Join our team as an Accountant where you can leverage your skills in a dynamic environment while contributing to our organization's success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 6% Match

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• On-the-job training

• Paid sick time

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Jefferson City, MO 65101 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jefferson City, MO 65101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person