We are currently seeking a General Accountant for a manufacturer in the local area. This accountant will be primarily based in Thomaston, but will be required to visit other company offices in the Waterbury area. This is a direct hire position with pay between $60k-$70k, depending on prior experience. Hours will be Monday-Friday with flexible options between 7am-5pm.

The primary function of the General Accountant will be to partner with the business and finance departments to support the monthly accounting process. Other duties include:

• General administration duties including journal entries, reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts.

• Support the finance team by preparing analysis on the day to day business needs including:

  • Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures.

  • Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.

  • The continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools.

  • Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis.

  • Assist the audit process liaising with external auditors.

  • Monthly Financial reports including Forecast for P&L, Cash Flows and investments.

  • Supporting Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis

• Act as cover for vacation and absence on AR & AP roles.

• Keep management apprised of non-standard issues and escalate when appropriate

• Update Daily cash files and assist with cash forecasting

• Active participation with driving results to meet individual, dept and company objectives

• Other tasks/projects as needed

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferable.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically using Excel and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of SAP, SysPro, and 3rd party billing payment portals a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as advanced organization skills.

• Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated.

If interested please submit a resume for immediate consideration; qualified candidates will be contacted.