Sr. Cost Accountant

Job Description

• Responsible for the cost collection and application system for Plating Operations costs, including initial process definition and implementation.
• Set Standard Costs of Picor Operations; outside processing, materials, labor, overhead and yield etc.
• Responsible for Picor Inventory valuation and controls including periodic Physical Inventories and/or cycle count programs, both on site and at outside vendors.
• Perform monthly financial close process including WIP valuations, Inventory reconciliations, E&O processes, reserves, variance analysis, production levels, etc.
• Perform Warranty Analysis and ensure reserves are properly set.
• Ensure all SOX control processes are in place and working (cycle counting, WIP audits, transaction integrity reserves, etc.) Remediate any issues discovered. Respond to all audit requests as required.
• Responsible for Internal reporting and analysis of Revenue, Costs, Variances and Gross Margins.
• Establish baseline analysis and modeling tools to facilitate business management and profit improvements.
• Analyze Manufacturing Variances for reasonableness with an eye to reducing variances.
• Use SAP Query tools for reporting and ad-hoc analyses as required.
• Respond to management decision making needs with Ad Hoc analysis and modeling.
• Aid in forecasting process of costs and capital expansions. Update Actual to Forecast monthly.
• Provide Key support to the new ERP system implementation.
• Continuously look for ways to improve workflow, efficiency and streamline processes and controls
• Aid in other projects and analysis requirements as requested by business management.

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Ability to work independently with limited daily supervision.
• 10+ years’ experience, possessing thorough knowledge of process manufacturing and ERP standard cost and transactional systems.
• Up to 10% Regional Travel required to support our Lincoln, RI facility.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter with high energy and commitment. Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with different levels of personnel, including senior management.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SAP or other ERP systems