Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience required with at least 4 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing company.
Strong Excel skills are required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes is highly desirable.
Understanding of Project Accounting
Experience with ERP systems, preferably Costpoint
Project costing in a government contracting environment and familiarity with government contract accounting compliance requirements (e.g. FAR, CAS) is strongly desired.
THIS ROLE WILL BE ONSITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK.
Job Title: Cost Accountant
Assist the Controller in providing support to our several manufacturing sites in areas relating to variance analysis, work order management, inventory, process improvement and several other cost-related topics.
Responsibilities
Adherence to the monthly, quarterly, and yearly close process and timeline.
Reviewing/updating entries to the general ledger.
Account reconciliation and analysis related to inventory reconciliation and cost of goods sold accounts.
Ensuring the accuracy and reconciliation of the project cost ledger to the balance sheet, including the accuracy of materials, labor, other direct cost, and associated indirect cost.
Completing the Excess & Obsolete process on a quarterly basis.
Working closely with Business Management, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Program Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to provide cost accounting support and resolve issues on cost and inventory.
Coordinating period-end close processes.
Providing analysis and reporting for labor productivity and manufacturing variances.
Developing tracking reports and analytics to help identify opportunities.
Development and monitoring plant metrics
Streamlining processes and realizing efficiency gains
Supporting Supply Chain initiatives related to product costing
Assisting in the development and implementation of training programs.
Well-established Long Island manufacturing firm needs an experienced Cost Accountant to suport several manufacturing facilities. Great company, great salary, great benefits.
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