OFS Brightwave, LLC Avon , CT 06001
Posted 3 weeks ago
OFS has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.
We currently seek a Senior Accountant to join our division located in Avon, CT, and help support our continued business growth. This role can work a hybrid remote schedule.
This position will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions, including cost analysis, manufacturing variances, purchase price variance, inventory management, balance sheet reconciliation, reserve calculations, and monthly journal entries. This role will also assist the Controller with financial analysis comparisons and sales & use tax entries. This position will provide support for the Accounts Payable position covering multiple locations.
Our goal is to provide customer satisfaction to all levels of the operation and provide fiscal input for decision making.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Inventory reconciliations and reserve calculations
Analysis of manufacturing variances
Develop and analyze manufacturing cost standards.
Analyzing data of operational costs vs plan
Account reconciliations
Month-end close responsibilities
Fixed assets and capital investment requests
Assist the Tax Manager with Sales & Use Tax Audits
Assist with gathering information for the yearly external audits.
Backup support for Accounts Payable Specialist, Labs Customer Service Representative, and for setting up new vendor and customers in the ERP system.
Review and reconcile received not vouchered reports to ensure we have invoices for material received.
Quarterly intercompany reconciliations
Perform fixed asset physicals
Assist with various audits.
Key qualifications include:
BS degree in Accounting.
4-7 years of relevant Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong background in Cost Accounting.
Experience using an ERP, JDEdwards preferred.
Thorough understanding of the manufacturing process and an understanding of the larger, surrounding responsibility areas and functions, such as purchasing/receiving and order entry/shipping.
Should be comfortable with closing the books, cost accounting, fixed assets, balance sheet reconciliation, and journal entry posting. Understanding of AP/AR desired.
Excellent attention to detail.
Working at OFS means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer our colleagues the following benefits:
Competitive salaries
401(k) plan that includes generous company match, and no vesting period
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment
Generous PTO program and paid company holidays
Well-Being culture and incentive
Life Insurance and disability coverage
Tuition Reimbrusement
Peer recognition and service anniversary awards
Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home and auto insurance
Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.
If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply directly at www.ofsoptics.com/careers.
Please Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.
OFS, a Georgia based global company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
OFS Brightwave, LLC