Senior Cost Accountant

Company Overview

Gilmore's manufacturing and headquarters are in Houston, Texas USA, and has a network of distribution partners that support global regional markets.

Our people are fundamental to the success of our organization and remain at the heart of our achievements. At Gilmore, we aim to develop our business around a valued and motivated workforce that encourages personal development and allows our people to flourish and realize their fullest potential.

Role Synopsis

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for the oversight of accounting and financial reporting, and other office administration issues.

Essential Duties & responsibilities (includes, but not limited to the following)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain and analyze detailed cost records, including inventory, manufacturing and operational costs
• Prepare and review cost reports, audits, and variance analyses, ensuring accurate allocation of costs and adherence to GAAP
• Review standard cost ERP transactions and ensure accurate financial reporting and operations decision making
• Process month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Spear head collaboration between finance, supply chain, and operations to optimize manufacturing costs and implement cost saving initiatives
• Oversee general accounting duties and support certain working capital functions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Treasury functions
• Hands on support of month end, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts, including journal entries, account reconciliations and monthly reports
• Support ERP and financial systems, including user training, technical support and process improvements

Compliance Requirements

Gilmore has a Business Ethics Policy (the "Policy") which provides guidance to employees in day-to-day roles, as well as helping the employee and the business always comply with the law. The incumbent must read, understand and comply with, always, the Policy along with all other corresponding policies, procedures and directives.

QHSE Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment
• Apply Gilmore, and where appropriate Client Company's, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Policies and Safety Management Systems
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, and lead by example to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded

Qualifications/Work Experience

Education

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Preferred

• Master's degree or
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience

Essential

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in delivering cost improvements
• Excellent technical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Financial accounting and reporting systems experience
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, as well as ability deliver clear and concise presentations to executive management
• Possesses a strong sense of urgency in managing and completing assignments
• Ability to maintain focus and work independently and effectively under stringent time constraints and multiple deliverables
• Understand the impact to business units and decide on best approach to analyzing a business problem or business unit
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements opportunity
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Capable of traveling to various facilities around the regions, as well as international locations for meetings or training as necessary and directed.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, lift, push, pull and move objects for 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to lift and carry files, packages, boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Speak/hear and use specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Capable of properly using standard office equipment, including telephone, and a computer with keyboard.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Includes steel toe shoes and safety glasses. Additional PPE may be required based on location and task.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work will mostly be performed indoors in a controlled environment.
• Some exposure to the manufacturing and shop areas with exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

All offers of employment at Gilmore, a Control Devices, LLC company, are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen.