Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Job Summary: GPI is seeking an experienced cost accountant to manage costing systems and lead improvement projects to meet ever-changing and complex business needs. This position will work with key stakeholders throughout the company to develop and implement costing changes needed for decision-making within the business. In addition, this position will be a contributor to the monthly close process and cross-train in other functional areas to support overall departmental objectives.

 Job Details:  

• Own cost accounting processes for US and international manufacturing entities, including but not limited to:
  1. Performing rate calculations and cost rolls
  2. Conducting project cost tracking and analysis
  3. Reconciling inbound/outbound freight and tariffs and analyzing costs
  4. Managing transfer pricing structure between entities
  5. Maintaining country of origin on inventory items
  6. Analyzing and researching inventory variance accounts
  7. Leading the analysis and implementation of improvements and adjustments to costing systems as necessary
  8. Fielding adhoc reporting and analysis requests
• Own and manage fixed asset tracking and reconciliation.
• Support month-end accounting close process and assist in producing monthly financial reports.
• Participate in annual audit.
• Provide backup support for AR and AP processes.

Job Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field with 1- 3 years’ experience in similar corporate environment
• Prior experience in cost accounting and ERP systems
• Exceptional MS Excel experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to interpret financial documents with clarity

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years’ experience in cost accounting
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools
• Demonstrated personal motivation with a focus to complete assigned goals
• Experience with Cloud Suite Industrial (Syteline) and Jet Reports.