• Location: Mobile, Alabama
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1202
• Salary: $45,000 - $49,000

FirstFour Staffing has partnered with a reputable organization that is seeking to add an Accounting Clerk to their team in Mobile.

SUMMARY: The Accounting Clerk will be working in all aspects of the accounting process including AP, AR, Bank reconciliation, and general ledger coding/account reconciliation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reconciliation of multiple bank accounts.
• Ensure proper general ledger coding and account reconciliation.
• Backup for other functions in the accounting department when necessary.
• Ensures that the highest quality level of customer service is provided to clients and employees. Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with clients, co-workers & other departments
• Assist in special projects as assigned by management and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience & Skills:
  • General Accounting experience- 1 to 3 years
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Experience with Sage preferred
• Traits & Abilities:
  • Active listener, with ability to communicate properly, excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills.
  • Self-starter, energetic, ability to work independently
  • Must be detail oriented.
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to adhere to tight deadlines
  • Able to handle highly confidential information.

• Location: Mobile, Alabama
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1096
• Salary: $82,000 - $110,000

FirstFour Staffing has partnered with a reputable manufacturing organization that is seeking to add a Cost & Inventory Analyst to their team north of Mobile, Alabama. 

***This is an onsite role that cannot be performed remotely. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Involvement with key month-end closing activities
• Prepares monthly reporting metrics for presentation to local and business area management
• Analyzes and interprets operating results and makes specific recommendations for cost reduction and profitability improvement
• Prepares and analyzes cost variance analysis reporting and commentary
• Stock evaluations including but not limited to maintenance and consumption of parts analysis
• Performs financial analysis of investment proposals, prepares capital requests and provide proper ROI documentation
• Supports forecasting and budgeting process
• Implements and enforces company policies and controls
• Regular interaction with technical support departments concerning controlling and inventory processes

REQUIREMENTS: 
Experience & Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field, or combination of post-secondary education and related experience
• Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience in a large manufacturing environment
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data accurately and timely
• Experience with inventory evaluations and controls, standard cost, and variance analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint)
• Highly skilled in SAP FI & CO module, with a sound working knowledge of large ERP system
• Knowledge of SAP Business Objects preferred but not required
• Sound knowledge of Accounting Standards

Traits: 

• Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Interprets and applies understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Demonstrates the company values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability