Sr Cost Accountant

Job Description:

Now Hiring a Senior Cost Accountant to join our Finance team.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Cost Accountant is primarily responsible for standard costing budgeting cost variance analysis and business process improvements. The Senior Cost Accountant will participate in a dynamic environment with great opportunity to lead the enhancement of the standard costing system and experience future growth potential.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyse manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actuals.
  
• Manage maintain and enhance the cost accounting system.
  
• Collect and analyse data to determine costs of business activities such as raw materials labour and other standard related expenses.
  
• Participate/lead in physical inventories and report on results to the executive group.
  
• Assist in monthend closing by preparing journal entries related to various product lines and/or standard costs.
  
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to ensure costing and support new product development.
  
• Various ad hoc reports as requested by local or executive management.
  
• Enhance standard cost reporting and variance analysis.
  

QUALIFICATIONS (must have):

• BS in accounting/finance
  
• 5 years of manufacturing experience with cost accounting focus.
  
• Must demonstrate ability to identify and implement process improvements be a selfstarter and effectively interact and communicate across multiple functions within the organization.
  
• Must have strong communication (oral and written) and relationship building skills.
  
• Must be proficient in the use of Excel Outlook and other Microsoft Office products.
  

QUALIFICATIONS (beneficial):

• Experience with JD Edwards ERP system.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer