Experience Level : Mid-senior
Experience Required : 5 Years
Education Level : Bachelor’s Degree
Job Function : Finance
Industry : Environmental Services
Total Positions : 1
Relocation Assistance : Yes
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility : No
Job Description :
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cost Accountant to join their Finance team. This role is pivotal for managing and enhancing the standard costing system, performing cost variance analysis, and driving business process improvements.
Position Overview :
The Senior Cost Accountant is primarily responsible for standard costing, budgeting, cost variance analysis, and business process improvements.
The role offers a dynamic environment with significant opportunities to lead enhancements in the standard costing system and experience future growth within the organization.
Core Responsibilities :
- Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actuals.
- Manage, maintain, and enhance the cost accounting system.
- Collect and analyze data to determine costs of business activities such as raw materials, labor, and other standard-related expenses.
- Participate in or lead physical inventories and report results to the executive group.
- Assist in month-end closing by preparing journal entries related to various product lines and standard costs.
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to ensure accurate costing and support new product development.
- Produce various ad hoc reports as requested by local or executive management.
- Enhance standard cost reporting and variance analysis.
Qualifications (Must Have) :
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience with a focus on cost accounting.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements, be a self-starter, and effectively interact and communicate across multiple functions within the organization.
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and relationship-building abilities.
- Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office products.
Qualifications (Beneficial) :
Experience with the JD Edwards ERP system.
If you have a solid background in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment and are looking to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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