Senior Cost Accountant

Position Overview

The Senior Cost Accountant is primarily responsible for standard costing, budgeting, cost variance analysis and business process improvements. The Senior Cost Accountant 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

• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actuals.
• Manage, maintain, and enhance the cost accounting system.
• Collect and analyze data to determine costs of business activities such as raw materials, labour, 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.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS (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 strong communication (oral and written) and relationship building skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office products.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS (beneficial)

• Experience with JD Edwards ERP system.
  
  

Skills: manufacturing,microsoft excel,data analysis,microsoft office,cost variance analysis,erp systems,microsoft outlook,cost accounting,budgeting,accounting