Senior Cost Accountant

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of inventory and provides meaningful analysis behind variances between perpetual inventory and general ledger
Plan and collect data to determine costs of business components, such as raw material purchases, labor, and overhead. Recommend methods to improve use, collection, tracking and analysis of data.
Manages preparation and execution of quarterly/annual standard cost update
Review and analyze PPV. Responsible for making decisions on whether or not standards should be updated.
Establish and monitor overhead rates. Provide insight and analysis as to how rates are trending compared to historical/budgeted/forecasted rates.
Oversees and audits cycle count activity, selection of items to be counted, recount decisions, assist with researching discrepancies; and reports monthly progress towards the annual cycle count plan
Lead month end closing process including reconciliations, preparation of journal entries, financial statement and account schedule preparation
Prepare budget vs actual analyses and work with department heads on variances
Participate in quarterly forecast and annual budget process
Partner with GM and site team to identify, drive and track productivity opportunities
Proactively look for opportunities to drive business improvements
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
Comply with all quality and ITAR policies, practices and procedures
Communicate effectively with all levels of employees
Serve as a business partner to the site GM and operating teams
Requirements
Job Qualifications:
Must be a US Person (due to export control/trusted supplier rules)
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance from four-year college or university
5+ years of experience in Accounting
Solid understanding of US GAAP
Solid analytical skills
ERP systems experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bilingual-English/Spanish
Effective oral and written communication skills
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings.
Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance, STD, and LTD
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance offered through Allstate
Critical Illness, Hospitalization and Accident Insurance offered through Allstate