Cost Accountant

Position Summary

Seeking a hard-working, detail-oriented individual who is a team player to join our accounting team.  This individual will be responsible for cost accounting for our US Manufacturing sites.  This position will be a strong business partner to management and provide actionable information on cost and profit.  This position comprises responsibility for cost accounting.

Responsibilities will include:

• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead
• Maintain standard costs and update them periodically based on actual performance
• Support the month-end close process through cost variance analysis and journal entries
• Analyze inventory valuations and reconcile with general ledger accounts
• Support internal and external audits with cost-related documentation and analysis
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling to support business planning
• Support the operations finance/manufacturing accounting functions by providing/assisting in plant reporting, compilation, and analysis, performing month-end close activities, performing bill of material maintenance, and assistance with product standard cost integrity
• Ensure costing integrity across all systems, transactions, and products
• Investigate and explain actual vs. standard variances with precision
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Monitor internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting as requested by management, owners, or project managers in a timely manner
• Take the initiative to develop and improve any accounting functionality that could improve the company's financial position
• Other responsibilities as required

Required Experience & Knowledge

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
• 6+ years of related experience

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC.: 

• CPA Certification is a plus
• Cost Accounting background required         
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Strong computer knowledge including Excel required
• Knowledge of Sage X3 and Controller consolidation reporting desirable
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting concepts, including inventory valuation methods, cost of goods sold (COGS), purchase price variance (PPV), and inventory reserves required
• Proficiency in account reconciliation, variance analysis, and financial analysis, with the ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential financial risks required

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Travel required 25-50% to other US sites. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.