Cost Accountant II

SUMMARY The Cost Accountant II role involves daily accounting tasks, such as recording transactions, checking account balances, and completing the monthly financial process. It also includes ensuring accurate inventory, labor, and overhead cost calculations and constantly improving these processes.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Work with operations to improve processes and reduce costs through detailed reporting. Monitor and report on profit margins. Determine and update the cost of products. Evaluate old inventory for potential loss. Check raw material costs and usage, including price variance. Compare manufacturing costs to standard costs and report monthly. Update and analyze material cost forecasts monthly and quarterly. Develop strategies to reduce cost discrepancies in materials, labor, and overhead. Improve the accuracy of cost forecasts and analyze differences from actual results. Collaborate with purchasing to reduce inventory through analysis. Update standard costs for parts regularly. Examine manufacturing costs and make necessary journal entries during month-end closing. Help with month-end closing, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Assist in evaluating the financial success of engineering projects. Provide necessary financial reports to Corporate Finance. Gather cost data for budgeting. File sales and use tax returns. Participate in continuous improvement projects and 5S-related performance teams.   *Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*   SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.   QUALIFICATIONS  To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred. 3 years of experience in cost accounting or a similar role, preferably in a lean manufacturing environment.    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS CPA or CMA preferred.   LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Conversational in any other language is a plus   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Statistics: Interpret and analyze numerical data using statistical methods. Basic algebra: The ability to manipulate symbols and equations to find unknown values, express relationships, and model situations.   JOB SKILLS Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, using advanced functions such as VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and SharePoint.  Familiarity with cost accounting standards and generally accepted accounting principles. Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong time management skills.  Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected during month-end close, as required to meet business needs.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy periods while operating a computer. They frequently use their hands to type, handle objects, and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, reaching at or below shoulder level, and keyboarding. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.   WORK ENVIRONMENT This is an air-conditioned work environment where employees have desks or cubicles and work in a fixed location. The physical environment is usually comfortable, well-lit, and equipped with the necessary facilities and hardware. The company culture is teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, business casual, strategic, and goal-oriented. The working conditions are stable, predictable, and secure.   ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have.   PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas. Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas. Hearing protection in specific locations. Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.   EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).   TRAVEL Travel is not required for this position.