Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Cost Accountant is to ensure proper treatment of all financial activity associated with plant operations.Manageaccurate cost analysis/reporting and provide insight to support informed decisions. This includes monitoring transactions associated with purchasing, production, inventory, and distribution.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Ensure accurate records and documentation for inventory costing.
Compile product costs, including direct labor, direct materials and overhead.
Lead planning, reporting, and analysis of standard product costing. Updates standards when appropriate and identifies potential impact.
Drive continuous financial improvement and introduce process control as needed.
Works closely and collaboratively across multi-department teams to provide cost accounting support and resolve cost and inventory issues.
Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Conduct account reconciliations and analysis, particularly focusing on inventory reconciliation and cost of goods sold.
Investigate and report reasons behind significant variances, include review of PPV, revaluation,repairs,and scrap.
Utilize ERP system to effectively manage and analyze data.
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Skills/Abilities:
Advanced literacy with Microsoft office, especially Excel.
Knowledge of fully integrated ERP system, preferred JDE
Strong organizational, analytical and communications skills.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Large ERP experience, preferred JDE
5+ years of cost accounting experience
Physical Requirements (With or without reasonable accommodation):
Sitting: Over70%
Standing: 15 to 40%
*** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.