Senior Cost Accountant
Senior Cost Accountant
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Job Description
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.
About MicroAire:
MicroAire Surgical Instruments a mid-sized medical device company in Charlottesville Virginia. MicroAire is one of five companies within the medical group of Marmon Holdings a part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
We strive to create a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcomed valued and empowered so that you may flourish within a small company experience that will allow you to see your personal impact on the organization while also having the financial security and development opportunities provided by the 8th largest company in the world.
Position Summary:
MicroAire is seeking a highly detail-oriented and strategic Senior Cost Accountant to lead our cost accounting this critical role you will be responsible for planning collecting and analyzing data to accurately determine the costs of business activities. You will play a key role in cost analysis benchmarking budgeting support and implementing cost control measures that drive operational efficiency and profitability.
As a trusted financial partner to operations you will collaborate across departments to ensure cost transparency and provide meaningful insights that support scalable growth. Reporting directly to the Controller you will also help shape and evolve the cost accounting function at MicroAiredeveloping processes making recommendations and championing continuous improvement initiatives.
Join us and make a meaningful impact on our financial operations and long-term success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all cost accounting functions including development and continuous improvement of standard costing practices.
- Develops recommendations and leads development of the Cost Accounting program at MicroAire.
- Create train on and maintain MicroAires cost accounting policies and procedures
- Review and report on cost saving solutions to increase company profitability
- Calculate monthly excess and obsolete (E&O) reserves. Communicate these to operating managers so that they can be observant of needed inventory turns.
- Calculate and maintain inventory reserves related to market withdrawals recalls and other field actions.
- Calculate and upload revisions to standard costs. Analyze variances between standard and actual costs (including purchase price variances and absorption variances)
- Facilitating monthly cycle count process; and annual physical inventory count if applicable
- Collaborate with Sales Marketing R&D and Operations to cost new items
- Work with Controller to manage fixed assets listings and depreciation schedules
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes through reporting and analysis as needed
- Generate detailed cost reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards
- Calculate and maintain inventory reserves revisions to standard costs and variances between standard and actual costs (including purchase price variances)
- Guiding Operations in computing return on investment calculations for potential capital projects
- Assist operations managers in computing return on investment and recommend alternative processes to achieve cost savings.
Qualifications & Skills
Education Required: Bachelors in accounting or finance or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience Required: 2-5 years Cost Accounting experience within a manufacturing environment required.
- 2 years of experience in cost accounting roles
- Experience in manufacturing accounting. Medical Device or regulated industry manufacturing (preferred)
- Strong Proficiency in Excel
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and/or activity-based costing (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP including basic accounting principles practices and procedures
- Flexibility to adapt and manage change
Benefits:
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- 401K with company match
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Vacation & Paid Holidays
- Connection with Marmon Holdings companywide initiatives
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
