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Senior Cost Accountant

MSI Express

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY

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Provide support to the business operations team on cost drivers of the business. Oversee and analyze cost expenditures and purchases.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan, study, and collect data to determine costs of business activities such as inventory, raw material purchases, labor, and overhead.
  • PPV (Purchase Price Variance) analysis and reporting.
  • Margin analysis on material revenue vs material costs, including yield/scrap loss analysis.
  • Assist in month-end close of the general ledger, including preparing and posting journal entries.
  • General ledger account reconciliations.
  • Reconcile inventories and analyze periodic changes to balances.
  • Assist with external and internal audits.
  • Continuous improvement of cost accounting functions and processes.
  • Various ad hoc reporting and analysis.Other duties which may be assigned by your manager

QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE

Minimum Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Minimum Experience

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of cost accounting or financial analysis
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment, CPG a plus

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

  • Excellent analytical skills and sound understanding of accounting principles
  • High proficiency in Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables
  • ERP system experience, prior usage of Microsoft D365 a plus
  • Experience with Nulogy WMS/MRP software a plus
  • Experience developing and analyzing standards costs
  • Ability to effectively communicate results and issues to various audiences
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Naturally inquisitive and proactive mentality

Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

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