Staff Accountant - 3 month contract

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the ongoing managing of general ledger and accounts payable. The Staff Accountant must also be adept at utilizing and enhancing the ERP data accumulation systems needed to provide an appropriate level of analysis information to management.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including accounts payable and general ledger.
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary.
• Manage departmental expense reporting for the site.
• Investigate cost accounting data to prepare and effectively explain discrepancies.
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Work on special projects as required.
• Ensure timely submission and error-free financial reports and schedules to management.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations and with Morgan New Bedford, MA EHS Guidelines. Guidelines include but not limited to participation in required EHS training and use of proper PPE. Employees are responsible for reporting hazardous conditions and job-related injuries or illnesses to their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• BA/BS degree in Accounting
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems
• Excellent analytical skills
• The ability to collaborate with a multi-department team
• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards
• Individual must be a:
  • Citizen of the United States, or
  • Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
  • Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description does not state or imply that all duties to be performed are specifically identified above. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested or instructed by an authorized person of the Company. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1