Cost Accountant

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Partners with Operation Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Outside Processing and Inventory Control to improve operation excellence
• Manages cost accounting transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and Company Costing Policies and Procedures
• Ensures inventory valuation accuracy through correct costing, analysis, and cycle count tracking
• Performs analysis and support to Operation Management to achieve the cost reduction goals
• Aids in the preparation of daily and monthly P&Ls
• Reviews and updates standard costs for each work cell based on Company requirements
• Prepares and effectively communicates margin analysis and reports to Operation Management
• Aids in preparing costing data for major business decisions
• Leads the annual physical inventory counts and quarterly mini counts
• Aids the Controller in developing financial forecasts, budgets, and operating plans
• Assists in the evaluation and preparation of ERP upgrades
• Provides financial support in Theory of Constraints (ToC) and other LEAN initiatives
• Provides other duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications

• A BA degree in Accounting or Finance +2 years of Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Expert skills in all accounting disciplines, including financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, planning and forecasting
• A demonstrated ability to simultaneously administer and coordinate multiple, ongoing projects, ensuring that they are implemented effectively within targeted timelines and costs
• Good knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, and other applicable tools
• Knowledge of Infor Visual Manufacturing and Infor Global Financials is highly desirable
• Computer Skills: Good knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, and other applicable tools. Knowledge of Infor Visual Manufacturing and Infor Global Financials is highly desirable
• Microsoft Office Suite Global Visual experience is a plus
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization, customers, and outside regulatory agencies
• Mental Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet