Cost Accountant

We are a global leader in electronic manufacturing.

Comprehensive relocation packages available!

Key benefits include:

• Targeting $65,000 - $70,000
• Fortune 500-level medical/dental/vision
• 401(k) + 6% match
• Generous PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Life, short and long term disability insurance
• Career growth opportunities and professional development
• Commitment to safety in the workplace
• Warm + welcoming culture

& much more!!!

Job Details:
Are you a dynamic, analytical thinker with a knack for numbers and a passion for manufacturing? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Permanent Cost Accountant to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your skills in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in cost accounting, with a firm understanding of GAAP and SOX, and the ability to interact effectively with both internal and external auditors. This role requires a hands-on approach, with responsibilities ranging from account reconciliation to cost analysis, month-end close, and variance.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by product, by customer type and by value stream.
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward, and cost analysis.
• Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, import/export IT, receiving, shipping, and other.
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories.
• Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls.
• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, liability accounts by customer type by division.
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability.
• Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others.
• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management.
• Work in special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Must have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards.
• Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.
• Experience with GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Ability to interact with internal and external auditors.
• Experience with account reconciliation, cost analysis, month-end close, and variance.
• The individual will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his / her work product. The individual will work closely with all major functional leaders of the Company.