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Posted: 08/02/20242024-08-022024-09-11Employment Type:Direct Hire/PermJob Category:Accounting & FinanceJob Number: 620130Is job remote?: NoCountry: United States
Job Description
Job Description
As our Plant Manufacturing Cost Accountant, you’ll play a crucial role in optimizing cost structures, analyzing financial data, and driving efficiency. Your responsibilities will include:
Cost Analysis and Variance Reporting:
Collect and analyze production cost data and provide insights to leadership.
Drive cost revaluation processes by updating raw materials, labor, and overhead rates.
Collaborate with the Supply Chain & Estimating Group on cost-related matters.
Research, maintain, and report on monthly costs of poor quality (including scrap, rejections, warranty, etc.).
Identify key cost drivers and recommend strategies for cost reduction, including conducting root cause analysis for significant cost variances.
Compare cost performance against industry benchmarks.
System Setup and Process Management
Establish systems and refine costing procedures.
Continuously improve costing procedures and systems to align with changing business needs.
ÂRegularly review and update standard costs for accuracy and relevance.
Document cost accounting procedures and ensure alignment with internal controls.
Collaborate with IT teams to optimize ERP systems.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Participate in preparing the annual plant operating budget.
Develop standard product costs, budgeted variances, and raw material pricing analyses.
Inventory Oversight:
Ensure compliance with internal controls.
Adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
Annual Financial Audit:
Support the financial audit process, including driving annual physical inventory procedures and providing supporting documentation.
Collaborate with outside consultants for R&D Credit analysis.
Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of our legacy!
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
2-3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with a focus on cost accounting.
Proficiency in inventory management and job costing analysis.
Demonstrated ability to oversee all cost accounting function.
Familiarity with an ERP System is required, SAP preferred.
Strong analytical abilities are critical, especially when dealing with cost data, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
Familiarity with GAAP, inventory flow, and Microsoft Office programs (especially Excel) is advantageous.
A mindset for continuous improvement is valuable, with an active pursuit of process enhancements and cost-saving opportunities.
Education:
A relevant degree (finance, accounting, business, etc.) is preferred but not required.
CMA Certification is preferred but not required.
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