Cost Accountant/Financial Analyst

Cost Accountant/Financial Analyst

Since 1977 we have been a leading independent industrial distributor of mechanical power transmission, conveyor belt, and electrical control products in Kentucky.

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate with ERP experience to fill a Cost Accountant/Financial Analyst position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist project managers with budget development
• Assure contract compliance of project
• Provide month end WIP closing adjustments for projects
• Communicate with Project Managers/Engineers progress of jobs of actual vs. estimated of cost, percentage of completion, hours spent vs. hours estimated.
• Qualify terms with vendors to create positive or match cash-flow to project
• Point of contact for customer and vendor hold-back and payment releases
• Point of contact for tracking adders and applying to overall outcome of jobs
• Assure efficient job close-out, create lessons learned best practices on large project close-out
• Work close with timekeepers, payroll, and other project controls employees
• Establish annual labor and overhead rates
• Review, investigate and explain production variances on a routine basis
• Provide support for annual physical inventories and cycle counts, and inventory analysis
• Drive improvements to reach goals and KPI's
• Assist with monthly end close process
• May require assisting other multiple holding companies
• Possible fill in accountant "as-needed" per conglomerate of companies
• Project and track the impact of inflation.
• Analysis profit margins from a cost perspective and work with Lean Leader to implement VA projects.

Requirements:

• BA Degree in Accounting
• 5+ Years of Accounting Experience, with 2+ Years of manufacturing industry experience
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably MIE Trak or similar type job tracking software
• Strong attention to details, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask, work as a team member and independently, self-driven, adaptable, and patient
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Experience in Visualization skills