Cost Accountant

About the role

Ensure that product costs are accurately and timely reported and that all data required for development of these costs are collected through a systematic process including communication with all levels of the plant. Also provide accounting and compliance support to the Department and plant.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain standard cost system and bills of material for finished goods and related sub components
• Work with purchasing and AP for inventory management and processes
• General ledger oversight and SAP maintenance
• Oversee month-end closing process, journal entry preparation and related support documentation
• Analyze and report daily on sales, scrap, direct labor and overhead results and maintain variances to forecasts
• Supervise, organize, and schedule monthly and annual physical inventory and/or cycle counts and maintain perpetual inventory records
• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile balance sheet accounts as required
• Process receipts and issues of inventory and non-inventory items into the cost accounting system
• Provide audit oversight and support
• Examine plant production costs
• Understand, explain, and reconcile inventory variances
• Report and monitor monthly budget and actual reporting
• Oversee annual Budget preparation
• Prepare monthly financials and related reports submitted to Japanese and US parents
• Assist Accounting Department with other related projects as required
• Some travel in Continental United States and overseas may be required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting standards and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
• Ability to adapt to new and different computer software programs
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Detailed oriented and able to multi-task

Education and experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent
• Previous SAP experience (Preferred but not required)