COST ACCOUNTING MANAGER JOB CHARLOTTE, NC

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC – Charlotte, NC

Responsibilities

• Inventory internal control and analysis, create and maintain standard costs and product structures.
• Variance analysis for raw materials and finished goods inventory.
• Analysis and reporting of inventory variances and conversion costs.
• Main raw materials price calculation, price adjustments, and accruals.
• Responsible for month-end manufacturing closing process to ensure accurate relay of information to upper management.
• Actively manage and analyze international product for resale operations and margins.
• Work with external auditors on a quarterly and annual basis by providing analysis of inventory balances and fluctuations as needed.
• Coordinate yearly physical observations.
• Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance, and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, receiving, shipping, and other.
• Travel: Domestic – 10%; International – 2.5%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field and five (5) years’ experience as Cost Accountant, Internal Auditor, Plant Accountant, or closely related.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity in cost accounting.
• Demonstrative experience with:
  • Accounting principles and IFRS.
  • ERP accounting systems.
  • MS Excel.
  • Inventory cost accounting: standard cost, variable cost, variance analysis, fully absorbed direct cost, and net realizable value.
  • Supervisory and analytical skills: set SMART goals, establish and review KPIs and KBIs, and conduct evaluations with direct reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare internal control memorandums, create clear PowerPoint presentations, and lead meetings and discussions.

Schedule

• Hybrid schedule – in office 3 days per week.