Senior Cost Accountant (289851)

Job Description

Position Type: Direct Hire

Workplace Type: On-Site

RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Maintain accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and cost accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
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• Develop and maintain standard costs for manufactured products.
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• Analyze monthly manufacturing costs, variances, overhead absorption, and purchase price variances (PPV) to support operational and financial decision-making.
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• Process accounts payable invoices, including coding, review, and electronic record maintenance while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
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• Process customer invoices, apply cash receipts, and support accounts receivable activities to help achieve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) targets.
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• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations, including accruals, prepaids, and bank accounts.
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• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and financial reporting.
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• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
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• Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation for external audits.
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• Perform financial analyses and provide accurate reporting to support management decision-making.
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
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• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education & Experience

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
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• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
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• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost analysis.
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• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.
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• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel - pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
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• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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• Ability to occasionally travel (less than 10%), including overnight travel for training or supplier visits, may be required.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience in a low-volume, highly engineered manufacturing environment.
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• Experience with financial reporting tools.
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• Exposure to international business or multinational operations.
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• Continuous improvement or process optimization experience.
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Core Competencies

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• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
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• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment.
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• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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• Effective collaboration and teamwork.
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• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
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• Strong organizational and time management skills.
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• Effective written and verbal communication.
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• Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and process excellence.
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