Cost Accountant

Cost AccountantWhiting, Vermont, United StatesJob Summary (The main objective/purpose of the role is to be summarized in one to three short paragraphs) -Experienced finance professional with a trajectory in consumer goods and an advanced degree in accounting or related areas, with a combination of experience in multi-channel sales environment, evolving manufacturing of numerous SKUs, sophisticated financial reporting and partnering with key supply chain and operational areas.Principal Accountabilities (List accountabilities of the role) - Assist in the preparation and execution of month end closing procedures for the cost module. - Ensure all cost-related transactions are accurately recorded and posted within the closing period. - Collaborate with production and purchasing departments to gather necessary information for the month end close. - Communicate any discrepancies or issues identified during closing process to relevant teams for resolution. - Maintain comprehensive documentation of all month end closing activities and cost related transactions. - Oversee the costing of inventory and production activities. - Assist in annual physical inventory count and external auditors liaison and coordination. - Conduct regular inventory reconciliations and variance analysis. - Manage and update product costing in SAP ensuring alignment with actual costs. - Maintain and update cost accounting systems and processes within SAP. - Perform detailed cost analysis and provide cost estimates for various projects. - Maintain and update standard cost models for products. - Support internal and external audit by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to cost accounting. - Ability to travel to manufacturing site (Whiting, VT) daily and resolve any issues that may arise. - Perform other job-related duties as required.Qualification and Experience - Bachers Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required with 2+ years of experience as a cost accountant - Sound knowledge of GAAP/IFRS along with other accounting and cost control principles - Strong communication (written and verbal) skills along with an analytical/technical mindset. - Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining focus and attention to detail and properly handling confidential financial information.Skill Sets - SAP CO Module Experience is a Must (SAP NetWeaver) - Additional relevant SAP modules (FI, MM and PP) is a plus - Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices - Experience with account reconciliation and variance analysis.Personal Attributes - Ensures thoroughness in all tasks and projects. - Able to interpret and analyze data effectively. - Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes and outcomes