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Cost Accountant

DHD Consulting

Cost Accountant

New York, New York, United States

Job Summary

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

  • 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.
  • Perform other job-related duties as required.

Ability to travel to manufacturing site (Whiting, VT) daily and resolve any issues that may arise.

Key Experience and Skills

Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelors 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.

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