Lead Cost Accountant

Hartford County, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

RSCC Wire & Cable LLC

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.

This position is responsible for managing the overall cost accounting and inventory functions for the East Granby and Seymour facilities. Key responsibilities include conducting physical inventories maintaining inventory integrity and performing detailed financial analyses to support effective inventory management.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with Standard Practice Instructions and SarbanesOxley internal controls across all areas of responsibility.
Develop methods to value inventory and maintain the integrity of all inventory records.
Collaborate with Procurement to develop raw material standard costs.
Load and maintain standard costs within the ERP system.
Review and record daily inventory transactions into the General Ledger.
Reconcile the General Ledger to the Stock Status Report monthly.
Review explain and implement corrective actions for variances.
Conduct physical inventories; reconcile counts to the General Ledger and detailed inventory records; record all fluctuations.
Confirm consignment and toll copper inventory with outside vendors.
Communicate inventory fluctuations to appropriate organizational levels.
Prepare and/or oversee daily scrap reporting.
Reconcile scrap reclaim with external scrap vendors.
Establish and maintain Excess and Obsolete inventory reserves in alignment with corporate policies.
Maintain the integrity of the labor and overhead reporting model to ensure proper expense matching with direct materials.
Maintain the FIFO/LIFO reporting model ensuring accurate inventory valuation monthly including annual LIFOPro submissions for corporate tax reporting.
Ensure accuracy and proper documentation of all costrelated journal entries.
Coordinate and maintain records for the cycle count program.
Prepare financial analyses to support senior management in pricing and profitability decisions.
Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and implementing process efficiencies.
Serve as a liaison between Manufacturing and Accounting to provide reporting and analysis that supports operational decisionmaking.
Act as the primary contact for Spec Engineering regarding costing for new and updated parts.
Serve as the point of contact for external auditors on costing matters.
Support the VP of Finance Controller and Assistant Controller in preparing management reports and corporate deliverables.

Note: This job description outlines the general responsibilities required. Additional duties may be assigned as business needs evolve.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree (BS) from a fouryear college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with ERP systems and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including functions such as VLOOKUP).
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly across all levels of the organization.
Strong decisionmaking capabilities.

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.

RSCC Wire & Cable LLCAs 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 ...

RSCC Wire & Cable LLC

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with Standard Practice Instructions and SarbanesOxley internal controls across all areas of responsibility.
Develop methods to value inventory and maintain the integrity of all inventory records.
Collaborate with Procurement to develop raw material standard costs.
Load and maintain standard costs within the ERP system.
Review and record daily inventory transactions into the General Ledger.
Reconcile the General Ledger to the Stock Status Report monthly.
Review explain and implement corrective actions for variances.
Conduct physical inventories; reconcile counts to the General Ledger and detailed inventory records; record all fluctuations.
Confirm consignment and toll copper inventory with outside vendors.
Communicate inventory fluctuations to appropriate organizational levels.
Prepare and/or oversee daily scrap reporting.
Reconcile scrap reclaim with external scrap vendors.
Establish and maintain Excess and Obsolete inventory reserves in alignment with corporate policies.
Maintain the integrity of the labor and overhead reporting model to ensure proper expense matching with direct materials.
Maintain the FIFO/LIFO reporting model ensuring accurate inventory valuation monthly including annual LIFOPro submissions for corporate tax reporting.
Ensure accuracy and proper documentation of all costrelated journal entries.
Coordinate and maintain records for the cycle count program.
Prepare financial analyses to support senior management in pricing and profitability decisions.
Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and implementing process efficiencies.
Serve as a liaison between Manufacturing and Accounting to provide reporting and analysis that supports operational decisionmaking.
Act as the primary contact for Spec Engineering regarding costing for new and updated parts.
Serve as the point of contact for external auditors on costing matters.
Support the VP of Finance Controller and Assistant Controller in preparing management reports and corporate deliverables.

Note: This job description outlines the general responsibilities required. Additional duties may be assigned as business needs evolve.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree (BS) from a fouryear college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with ERP systems and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including functions such as VLOOKUP).
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly across all levels of the organization.
Strong decisionmaking capabilities.

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.