Sr Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

• Applies principles of finance and cost accounting to various accounting duties related to the Business Unit's financial and operational planning and reporting
• Responsible for the maintenance of the manufacturing plant’s cost accounting systems, cost controls & integrity
• Financial coordination, administration and analysis of manufacturing operations
• Analysis of sales and cost of sales, labor reporting, product costing, and monthly material usage variances and inventory adjustments
• Overall planning, coordination, and participation of the physical inventories as well as the analysis of the results
• Monthly accounting and reconciling of the financial to perpetual inventory
• Coordination responsibility extends not only to production departments but to outside stockrooms and vendors
• Oversee and Manage the annual Fixed Asset Physical inventory process & 4-Wall Yearly Inventory
• Track spending on capital projects and maintain the Capital Roll-forward
• Directly support the DVP Business Unit Controller and assist in any ad-hoc analysis and projects as required
• Producing financial analysis, variances analysis and research costing issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting
• 5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience in a standard cost environment
• MBA, CPA or CMA a plus
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office including advanced skills in Excel
• Prior experience with Oracle and HFM a plus
• Prior experience within Aerospace & Defense industry a plus
• Government cost accounting experience a plus
• A highly productive self-starter with very strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Strong accountability and detail oriented; prepares accurate and timely work product
• Strong communication, presentation, leadership, interpersonal, planning and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English language (oral and written)
• Must have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles
• Well organized and self-directed with the ability to relate to all levels of an organization
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 90,000
Salary Maximum: 115,000

Disclaimer

Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location. For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.