POSITION OVERVIEW: The Senior Cost Accountant is primarily responsible for standard costing, budgeting, cost variance analysis and business process improvements. As a Senior Cost Accountant you will participate in a dynamic environment with great opportunity to lead the enhancement of the standard costing system and experience future growth potential. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyse manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actuals.
Manage, maintain, and enhance the cost accounting system.
Collect and analyse data to determine costs of business activities such as raw materials, labor, and other standard related expenses.
Participate/lead in physical inventories and report on results to the executive group.
Assist in month-end closing by preparing journal entries related to various product lines and/or standard costs.
Collaborate with operations and engineering to ensure costing and support new product development.
Various ad hoc reports as requested by local or executive management.
Enhance standard cost reporting and variance analysis.
MUST HAVE:
BS in accounting/finance
5+ years of manufacturing experience with cost accounting focus.
Must demonstrate ability to identify and implement process improvements, be a self-starter, and effectively interact and communicate across multiple functions within the organization.
Must have experience in Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office products.
Must have strong communication (oral and written) and relationship building skills.
NICE TO HAVE:
Experience with JD Edwards ERP system.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Midway, TN
Salary
$90,000–$110,000 Per Year
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Actualsunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Accountingunmatched
Cost Analysisunmatched
Cost Engineeringunmatched
Cost Reportingunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Inventory Reportsunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
Manufacturing Costunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
Physical Inventoryunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Standard Costingunmatched
Variance Analysisunmatched
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