Managerial Accountant

Position

Summary:The Managerial Accountant helps business units make critical financial decisions by collecting, tracking, and correcting the company's financial and product cost records. They ensure the integrity of the cost information and communicate cost/profit information in a timely and user-friendly manner. They will analyze cost information with the intent of identifying issues and opportunities for improvement, and they will be a key resource for product information to all areas in the organization. In addition, they will coordinate the year end physical inventory process and be responsible for various financial accounting functions, including various general ledger and accounts payable

duties. · Captures and classifies cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines, projects, or departments. · Compares actual costs to historical or projected costs and reports on variance. · Updates material, labor and overhead standard costs.· Provides cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting. · Coordinates year-end physical counts with plant personnel and external auditors.· Determines job and product profitability by verification and input of material, labor, overhead, freight, commission, and miscellaneous cost into the cost system. · Accumulates and verifies data needed for month end journal entries related to inventory and product costing. · Generates various monthly reports utilizing Excel and Cognos Impromptu query applications.· Completes various profitability and rate analysis studies as required.· Generate month end labor and production journals.· Cross-trains in accounts payable functions.

Experience and Knowledge Required· Bachelor's degree and 0 to 2 years of

experience or combination of

experience and

education. · Proficient with Excel and query tools such as Cognos Impromptu.· Excellent written and verbal communication

skills.· Excellent interpersonal

skills.· Strong attention to detail while meeting deadlines.· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple

responsibilities.· Contribute to friendly, high-performing team atmosphere. Key Attributes Required: · A self-starting, goal-oriented, customer-focused individual who takes personal accountability and is driven by the achievement of the vision and objectives of the Business Units and Shared Core Processes in accordance with the Company’s Leadership Values· Able to execute actions and implement projects directly within the Business Units and Shared Core Processes outside of direct operational

responsibilities· Strong leadership and facilitation

skills coupled with the ability to remain rational and in control when confronted with difficult circumstances or crises Physical Demands: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. While performing the

duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to walk and sit. Use of hands and fingers will be required for writing, computer use, and phone use. Work in a manner consistent with standard Sauder safety practices and expectations. The employee will also be required to walk throughout the plant at various times during a typical day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the

essential functions of this job. Encompasses the full spectrum from factory floor, to personal offices, to executive board rooms. The noise levels in these work environments are usually low to moderate. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

Equal Opportunity/affirmative Action Employer M/f/disabled/veteran