Accountant

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Redwood City, CA
Zip Code: 94065
Start Date: Right Away
Job Type: Contract - 12 months
Pay Rate: $34.67/hr
Keywords: #AccountReceivablejobs #FinanceAccountingJobs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Review service contracts to ensure revenue is properly recognized or deferred.
* Collaborate with the service organization to review and timely record revenue related to Preventive Maintenance (PMs), Trainings, and Qualifications.
* Review and track warranty returns to ensure instruments are returned in a timely manner
* Analyze and maintain cost accounting and inventory systems including product costing, inventory control, variance analysis and calculation of excess and obsolete inventory
* Oversee/review preparation of monthly journal entries, Balance sheet reconciliations.
* Participate in PI activities for all locations.
* Support the Global Annual Cost Roll by working directly with site product line managers to review new standards and their impacts on margin, inventory revaluation and Capitalized Variance netting, along with updating Labor and Overhead rates.
* Be an advisor to the teams responsible for inventory activities and manufacturing side. Drive process improvements.
* Manage reporting to Global Ops and Management team.
* Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
* Assists with annual SOX test, internal and external audits along with corporate balance sheet reviews.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor"s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
* 2 to 3 years relevant accounting experience is a must, as well as strong financial/operational systems knowledge
* Service or Cost Accounting experience desirable
* Strong customer service orientation
* Excellent time management skills
* Able to work without direct supervision
* Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Prior experience with ERP system like Oracle R12 is a plus
* Intermediate to advanced skill level using Excel and proficient in all other Microsoft products

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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