Senior Cost Accountant

About the role

The Senior Cost Accountant oversees accounting and financial reporting, and other office administration issues. They also collaborate with finance, supply chain, and operations to optimize manufacturing costs and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze detailed cost records, including inventory, manufacturing and operational costs
• Prepare and review cost reports, audits, and variance analyses, ensuring accurate allocation of costs and adherence to GAAP
• Review standard cost ERP transactions and ensure accurate financial reporting and operations decision making
• Process month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Spearhead collaboration between finance, supply chain, and operations to optimize manufacturing costs and implement cost saving initiatives
• Oversee general accounting duties and support certain working capital functions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Treasury functions
• Support ERP and financial systems, including user training, technical support and process improvements

Requirements

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in delivering cost improvements
• Excellent technical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Financial accounting and reporting systems experience
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to deliver clear and concise presentations to executive management
• Possesses a strong sense of urgency in managing and completing assignments
• Ability to maintain focus and work independently and effectively under stringent time constraints and multiple deliverables
• Identify and implement process improvements opportunities
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Qualifications/Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting preferred, with a Master's degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Financial accounting and reporting systems experience
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to deliver clear and concise presentations to executive management
• Possesses a strong sense of urgency in managing and completing assignments
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements opportunities
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability