Cost Accountant

Job Title

Ensure that product costs are accurately and timely reported and that all data required for development of these costs are collected through a systematic process including communication with all levels of the plant. Also provide accounting and compliance support to the Department and plant.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain standard cost system and bills of material for finished goods and related sub components

• Work with purchasing and AP for inventory management and processes.

• General ledger oversight and SAP maintenance

• Oversee month-end closing process, journal entry preparation and related support documentation

• Analyze and report daily on sales, scrap, direct labor and overhead results and maintain variances to forecasts

• Supervise, organize, and schedule monthly and annual physical inventory and/or cycle counts and maintain perpetual inventory records

• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile balance sheet accounts as required

• Process receipts and issues of inventory and non-inventory items into the cost accounting system

• Provide audit oversight and support

• Examine plant production costs. Understand, explain, and reconcile inventory variances

• Report and monitor monthly budget and actual reporting

• Oversee annual Budget preparation

• Prepare monthly financials and related reports submitted to Japanese and US parents

• Assist Accounting Department with other related projects as required

Some travel in Continental United States and overseas may be required

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting standards and Sarbanes Oxley requirements

• Previous SAP experience (Preferred but not required)

• Ability to adapt to new and different computer software programs

• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment

• Detailed oriented and able to multi-task

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent