Sr. Cost Accountant
Akron
Accounting / Auditing
Exp 2-5 years
Deg Bachelors
Bonus
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join our growing Finance Team. This position will report directly to the Operations Finance Manager and will be responsible for providing analytical support to the global organization. We are looking for someone who has a keen attention to detail, superior analytical capability, and someone who takes an ownership approach in all tasks.
DESCRIPTION
In your role as a Senior Cost Accountant, you will be part of our success by:
Completing costs for new items, gross margin analysis, and annual cost budget
Completing month-end cost and inventory entries and general ledger closings
Managing Fixed Asset reporting – including asset additions, disposals, transfers, CIP allocation, and depreciation
Supporting Product Managers by providing customer quotes in a timely manner while maintaining standard costs
Improving the Capital Expenditure management and approval process
Supporting the business unit during ERP implementation and transition
Participating in physical inventories, cost reconciliations, and analysis
Providing financial support for lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Aiding in analyzing standard costs for proposed acquisitions and assisting in the development of new standard costs as required
Enhancing accuracy of the standard cost system
Jointly working with Corporate Accounting to ensure proper accounting methods and controls are in place
Performing other duties or ad-hoc projects as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
To be considered for this position you must meet the following requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3-5 years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing environment
Advanced degree or CPA/CMA (or working toward) preferred
Strong analytical approach to problem solving with high regard for detail and accuracy
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team while enhancing personal and departmental performance
Energetic and inquisitive, quick learner, takes initiative
Flexibility to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment while remaining accurate and efficient
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with employees at various levels throughout the organization
Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (primarily Excel) Dynamics AX experience a plus
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Costing in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor Degree
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Previous experience in manufacturing costing.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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