Cost Accountant

Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary resource for financial information and analysis at the facility.
Monitor inventory batches, resolving variances, and ensuring proper accounting treatment throughout the manufacturing process.
Assist in the annual planning process for variable and fixed costs, including department expense budgets.
Support month-end closing activities.
Lead the annual physical inventory count and support the cycle count program.
Collaborate with plant finance teams to understand cost variances and work towards reducing total costs.
Generate and review monthly financial reports and analytics with operations.
Partner with operations to track and report on cost-saving initiatives.
Calculate ROI and financial impacts for capital projects and major maintenance.
Periodically evaluate labor and overhead rates.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
Minimum of 3 years of accounting/cost experience in a manufacturing setting (required)
Experience with inventory transactions (required)
Accounting experience in a multi-location, mid-size to large company.
Background in process manufacturing
Familiarity with ERP systems in a manufacturing context (Oracle experience is a plus).
SQL experience
Previous project management experience
- Self-directed with the ability to lead and communicate across multiple functions and organizational levels.
Ability to explain finance/accounting concepts in laymans terms to non-financial managers.
Capacity to embrace and drive change.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of inventory reserves.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.