Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

About AJR Enterprises AJR Enterprises, a UFP Technologies company, is a leader in developing and manufacturing single-use safe patient handling systems. The company specializes in 'cut and sew' manufacturing services and advanced fabric technologies. Location The position is on-site full-time in St. Charles, IL. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. At this time, the company is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa. Operations Accountant Job Summary The Operations Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other related financial activities for AJR Enterprises and related subsidiaries. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization. Prepares monthly financials, reports, and schedules. Reconciles inventory and production variance accounts. Prepares monthly journal entries related to CIP, WIP, and inventory valuation. Reviews inventory adjustments arising from cycle counts and coordinates physical inventory counts. Researches and analyzes variances for materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead. Provides support for outside auditors; gathers necessary account information and backup documentation for quarterly and annual audits. Calculates BOM and unit product costs for annual standard setting and quotations with customers. Continuously monitors internal controls related to inventory production, shipping and receiving. Follows US GAAP accounting practices and procedures. Prepares monthly manufacturing cost analysis reports and ties back to ERP system. Reviews productivity reporting in collaboration with production teams, including headcount metrics for manufacturing. Performs other related duties and projects assigned. Qualification Requirements Bachelor of Science in Accounting and at least 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing setting required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and willingness to work in a paperless environment. Working knowledge of cost accounting. Understanding of and the ability to adhere to US GAAP. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of Sage 100 ERP Accounting Software preferred. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr