Cost Accountant

The Cost Accountant supports the Plant Controller with responsibilities for plant analysis throughout the month, month-end close activities, standard cost analysis, support of standardization and improvement of processes, internal reporting, and annual audits. This position contributes to the timely and accurate issuance of plant level financial statements and provision of meaningful analysis of variances in business performance. This person must be a self-starter, excited by the opportunity to make a tangible impact, adept at communicating with multiple levels of an organization, and work with teams cross functionally. The Cost Accountant will engage regularly with internal and external partners so effective partnership skills and strong communication is highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Controller with providing business partnering support to Plant Leadership (Cost reduction opportunity identification and monitoring and Benchmark/trend reporting)
• Build rapport, glean insights from, and influence management in order to deliver results
• Analyze overhead, cost of sales and actual manufacturing costs compared to budget, forecast and prior periods.
• Prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs, and reports factors affecting prices and profitability of products.
• Assists in standard cost updates
• Assist Controller with preparation of Monthly Plant Financial Outlook, Periodic forecasts and Annual Budget
• Day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, inventory, cost accounting and fixed asset management.
• Assist the Controller in managing the monthly accounting close process including journal entry review, account reconciliations and variance analysis to deliver complete, accurate and timely financial reporting
• Provide supporting documentation for company audit
• Provide accounting support for corporate and operations functions
• Develop, propose, and drive the implementation of sustainable process improvements.
• Participation in and support of relevant projects and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA is a plus
• 3-5 years experience in progressively responsible accounting roles
• Technical Accounting knowledge/proficiency: solid understanding of GAAP
• Extensive manufacturing and cost accounting experience.
• Experienced in implementing/maintaining internal controls
• Experienced with major ERP systems (SAP Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to drive change across multiple functions.
• The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated. Capable of monitoring and prioritizing competing tasks and projects.
• Team player attitude and adept at multi-level cross cultural communication.
• Advanced Excel skills