Cost Accountant

Come be a part of our team! Lifeplus International, with corporate headquarters and manufacturing in Batesville, AR and facilities in the UK, Netherlands, and New Zealand, has been manufacturing a range of nutritional and health products for more than 30 years.

Lifeplus also helps support the Lifeplus Foundation, whose goal is to reach out to under-served populations, promote healthy lifestyles, and inspire individuals to achieve their full potential. We offer a competitive salary, a complete benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life Insurance, etc) along with 401k.

Job Summary

The Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general cost accounting, including creating standard costs and manufacturing cost rates, and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Creates yearly budgets.
• Forecasts customer shipments.
• Manages fixed assets books.
• Prepares periodic (monthly) analysis reports, balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Reconciles accounts and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.
• Creates and verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files required tax forms with foreign and domestic government agencies.
• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
• Three to five years of accounting experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person