Job description

Key Activities/Responsibilities Cost Accounting • Maintain and analyze standard costing systems. • Calculate and update labor, material, and overhead rates. • Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances including: • Labor variances • Material usage variances • Purchase price variances • Production efficiency variances • Inventory variances • Perform monthly inventory valuation and reconciliation activities. • Lead annual standard cost roll processes. Inventory Management & Controls • Reconcile inventory subledger to general ledger accounts. • Participate in and oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs. • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies. • Review Excess and Obsolete Inventory and recommend changes • Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and accounting standards. • Assist in developing internal controls related to inventory and manufacturing accounting. Financial Reporting • Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations. • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. • Prepare financial analyses and management reports. • Assist in preparation of annual budgets and forecasts. • Provide reporting and recommendations to management regarding cost reduction opportunities. • Perform other duties, assignments and special projects that may be required. Operational Support • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Production, and Engineering teams on: • Cost reduction initiatives • Capital expenditure analysis • New product costing • Process improvement projects Compliance & Audit • Support internal and external audit activities. • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies. • Assist with documentation of accounting processes and controls. • Support SOX compliance activities if applicable. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Inventory accuracy percentage • Manufacturing variance reduction • Cost savings identified and implemented • Month-end close completion timeline • Standard cost update accuracy • Audit findings and compliance performance Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting required. Job Experience: • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. • Minimum 3 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required. • Experience with standard costing and inventory accounting required. • Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards and SAP required. Demonstrated experience supporting audits and financial reporting preferred. Skills: • Must have a strong working knowledge of: GAAP, Cost accounting principles, Inventory valuation methods, Standard costing • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required including, ability to create Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, & Charts. • Advanced knowledge in MS Office product suite required • Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills required. • Effective oral and written communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively as well as independently. • Ability to demonstrate strong business acumen, analytic, integrative, and critical thinking skills. • Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders. • Excellent organizational skills required; project management experience a plus. • Ability to adapt to and operate within a fast-paced environment. Physical Requirements • Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer. • Able to walk large square footage manufacturing facilities and warehouse locations as needed. • Ability to conduct inventory counts and review production operations in a manufacturing environment as needed.

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Must-haves

Key Activities/Responsibilities
Cost Accounting
Maintain and analyze standard costing systems.
Calculate and update labor, material, and overhead rates.
Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances including:
Labor variances
Material usage variances
Purchase price variances
Production efficiency variances
Inventory variances
Perform monthly inventory valuation and reconciliation activities.
Lead annual standard cost roll processes.
Inventory Management & Controls
Reconcile inventory subledger to general ledger accounts.
Participate in and oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Review Excess and Obsolete Inventory and recommend changes
Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and accounting standards.
Assist in developing internal controls related to inventory and manufacturing accounting.
Financial Reporting
Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

Nice-to-haves

Demonstrated experience supporting audits and financial reporting preferred.
Excellent organizational skills required; project management experience a plus.

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