Senior Cost Accountant
Senior Cost Accountant
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our finance team at a 24-hour manufacturing facility. The Cost Accountant will play a critical role in analyzing production costs monitoring inventory and variances and supporting data-driven decision-making to improve operational efficiency and profitability. This role requires a hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes and strong collaboration with production engineering and supply chain teams.
Essential duties & responsibilities:
Analyze and monitor standard costs actual costs and variance reporting for materials labor and overhead.
Create product costs in the ERP system using BOMS Routers yield & scrap factors and labor & overhead rates.
Ensure accurate Product Costs via analysis and audit of ERP data.
Develop and maintain accurate cost accounting systems and cost models to support budgeting and forecasting.
COGs and gross margin analysis of the P&L with multiple legal entities and multiple product lines
Conduct monthly inventory analysis including physical counts reconciliation and adjustments.
Inventory and related balance sheet account analysis and account reconciliations.
Collaborate with production teams to track and evaluate manufacturing efficiency waste and yield performance.
Prepare cost of goods manufactured (COGM) and cost of goods sold (COGS) reports.
Support monthly and year-end close processes including journal entries account reconciliations and audit support.
Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) raw materials and finished goods inventory to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve cost control and margin performance.
Explore opportunities for system automation and improved analytical tools.
Design and document procedures for industrial accounting.
Assist in developing and reviewing capital expenditure projects and their cost implications.
Ensure compliance with internal controls company policies and relevant accounting standards.
Qualifications & Competencies:
Strong understanding of cost / industrial accounting and US GAAP.
Experience with ERP systems
Advanced excel skills (minimum pivots & lookups). Database and BI knowledge a plus.
Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced 24/7 production environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Intellectual curiosity and advanced analytical thinking ability.
CMA or CPA or MBA a plus.
On-site presence required to interact with production teams and review operational data.
May involve occasional off-shift hours or weekend availability to support plant operations or inventory counts.
Must be comfortable in a factory environment including time spent on the production floor.
Education & experience:
Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field.
3 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Vizonere LLC
Employment Type
Full Time
