Cost Accountant II (Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

 

Electric Mirror
Position Title: Cost Accountant II
Location: Everett, Washington (ONSITE)
Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 annually DOE

Company Profile

Electric Mirror is a family-owned company headquartered in Everett, Washington, and a global leader in luxury lighted mirrors and mirror technology. We design and manufacture products for hospitality, residential, and commercial spaces worldwide, including lighted mirrors, smart mirrors, mirror TVs, and bathroom vanities. Built on a foundation of innovation, integrity, and care for people, Electric Mirror brings together talented professionals across manufacturing, engineering, design, sales, and business operations. We take pride in the products we create, the customers we serve, and the contributions of every member of our team.

Position Overview

This position is primarily responsible for leading activities of product costing, product manufacturing analysis, inventory valuation, and monthly closing of the books associated with inventory and COGs. The position provides recommendations to senior management in support of the achievement of company goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform month-end close activities related to Inventory and COGs.
• Support actual vs. plan (budget) analysis related to COGs.
• Prepare various financial analyses related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and expense information for various customers as needed for decision-making support.
• Set up new raw material, packaging, WIP, and FG line items in ERP system; review production BOMs with applicable production and engineering management; execute and maintain periodic cost rolls/updates
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.
• Analyzes actual production costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Maintain and analyze overhead/burden rates associated with Inventory and COGS via analysis and interface with Operations and Finance management
• Records cost information for use in controlling expenditures.
• Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting the prices and profitability of products or services.
• Develop and maintain standard costs of finished goods and production components in company ERP system.
• Maintain and improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation.
• Support the periodic excess and obsolete inventory review process.
• Support and analyze metrics used to evaluate plant operational efficiency.
• Ensure the validity and accuracy of ERP through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production, and work order processing.
• Lead role in efforts in establishing job and project cost accounting.
• Assist in developing and documenting policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controls.
• Represent Finance/Accounting on teams designed to improve operations, reduce costs, etc.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Requirements:

• Demonstrated hands-on ERP system experience and working knowledge of SQL
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and high confidence in stating professional opinions
• Strong grasp of GAAP accounting and general accounting concepts
• Extremely strong Excel skills, especially in advanced financial modeling and analytical techniques

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience; cost accounting required supported by strong general accounting knowledge
• 2+ years of operational experience, especially with inventory and plant operations.

Preferred Education and Experience

• CMA and/or CPA certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment and ERP applications/interface.
• Epicor (Kinetic) experience is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Mostly a sedentary role; minimal walking, bending, reaching
• Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 20 lbs.; anything over 50 lbs. is to be assisted.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Monday - Friday, hours vary
• Job Type: Exempt
• Salary Range: $95,000 to $115,000 annually DOE

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Life & AD&D
• STD & LTD
• Paid Time Off
• FEDLogic 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Referral Program 

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