What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accounting LEAD / Supervisor - HYBRID - $130k-$150k + 15% Bonus - Manufacturing position at Alari Search, LLC?
Very reputable and growing $1b manufacturing company located in NW Akron, is looking for a Cost Accounting Supervisor for an immediate need. This is a terrific opportunity to join a wonderful and dynamic group with plenty of room for growth, stability and great work / life balance.
- Salary $125,000 - $150,000 10-15% Bonus
- Hybrid
- Supervisory experience
- Experience in SAP s4/Hanna product costing
- Standard Cost Accounting and Manufacturing a must
- Wonderful benefits and PTO package
- Great work / life balance
Job Description
- Responsible for overall execution of the standard cost update process. Work with various functional (procurement, site manufacturing teams, etc.) to coordinate and execute on all updates (including materials, utilities, and budgeted overhead rates, etc.). Provide analysis/explanations of primary changes to broader organization
- Work alongside the Head of Global Supply to set up new raw materials, packaging, WIP, and Finished goods items. Collect cost information and maintain expenses database
- Prepare analysis of actual manufacturing costs (PUP) and report variances from standard costs
- Serve as the primary liaison and work with global site controllers, IT, and Financial Systems and Process Owner Director to identify and execute on solutions to technical issues that arise
- Perform monthly financial close activities including account reconciliations, product costing, and inventory valuation journal entries.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process for costing and inventory modules, ensuring accuracy of transactions and entries
- Prepare and review inventory and cost accounting journal entries and account reconciliations
- Provide explanations for fluctuation analysis of worldwide gross margins
- Review manufacturing variances and collaborate with operations teams to reduce them
- Generate accurate and timely inventory and costing reports for operations teams
- Analyze standard costs and review standard cost roll-ups for new products and production operations
- Investigate and resolve large variances before finalizing rolling standards
- Collaborate with operations teams to analyze inventory for potential excess and obsolete reserves
- Interact with internal/external auditors and provide analysis and audit schedules
- Ensure compliance with internal control procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with an emphasis in Accounting
- At least five years of experience using a standard cost model in a manufacturing industry
- At least three years of hands-on management experience, including overseeing and supervising cost accountants
- Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing variances, overhead absorption, and standard costs
- Experience with month-end closing and working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with inventory cycle count process
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, creating Pivot Tables, V-LookUps, data merges, filters, and if statements
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000
