Job Description
Job Description
EHC is currently looking for a Senior Cost Accountant for a client in the NW Houston area.
Schedule : Monday - Friday, Flexible start between 7 : 30 am - 9 : 00 am but must work 8 hours.
Some hybrid schedule - 4 working days a month (Friday's) depending on business needs.
Team Size : 12
Experience & Education :
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5 - 8 years of cost accounting experience in a product manufacturing or chemicals manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of accounting theory, cost accounting concepts, and applications of principles (GAAP).
- Experience with inventory and costing in JD Edwards ERP system.
ERP implementation or conversion experience a plus.
Efficient with large data sets and analytical outputs.Advanced Excel and BI skills.Financial modeling and dashboard creation with Power BI experience a plus.
Personal Characteristics :
Desire to drive collaboration and partnership between multiple departments and sites to develop solutions and improvements.Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.Innovative and creative approach to problem solving. A “curious” mindset that thinks beyond the stated topic or task and uses analytical skills to develop a full view of all relevant factors. Brings clarity to business decisions.Strong work ethic with the ability to adapt quickly in an environment that is growing and changing frequently.Proactive and internally self-motivated. Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision. Willing and able to “get out of their office” to drive progress and communication.Responsibilities Include :
Excellence in Financial Reporting
Preparation and review of month-end journal entries.Review of inventory related reconciliations in Blackline.Periodic inventory variance analysis with high level of knowledge of inputs and drivers.Ensure completion of all inventory and manufacturing controls.Lead in timely submission of audit requests for inventory testing.Product Cost Accuracy
Own and coordinate execution of cost rolls with clear communications to the business.Detailed cost analysis and develop standard operating review process.Evaluate labor and overhead rates for multiple manufacturing / DC sites as set in the ERP system; propose adjustments as needed to reflect “true” product cost / profitability.Review Bill of Materials, Routers, Overhead Rates, throughput rates, and purchased raw material prices.Prepare product costing and profitability analysis.Inventory
Use data, analytics, and business knowledge to help support what a “healthy” inventory level is for the business.Analyze inventory turns by product and find opportunities to improve within the unique supply chain context of that product.Lead physical inventory counts, review, and analysis.Reporting & Analytics
Understand and explain manufacturing variances in the monthly P&L. Provide guidance for any operational changes needed to rectify variances.Develop and standardize automated labor utilization / efficiency / productivity metrics and collaborate with sites to drive targeted outcomes.Monitor variable costs do not exceed volume trends.Ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed by management.Finance Support
Develop KPIs and dashboard to help the manufacturing function and non-financial business leaders understand important cost trends.Partner with supply chain to manage commodity cost tracking and monitor financial impacts.Support inbound and outbound freight analysis and forecast model.Enhance and maintain internal capex tracking and forecast.Organization :
Reports to the Director of Finance and Analysis for the Contractor Solutions segment.Company Description
EHC is a national recruiting firm!
Company Description
EHC is a national recruiting firm!
