Cost Accounting Manager

Hybrid Schedule

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Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

The company is a global manufacturer of electrical and electronic products, specializing in items like wiring devices, lighting fixtures, and electrical connectors. It serves a diverse range of industries, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, the company provides reliable solutions for various electrical infrastructure needs. With a strong presence in the market, it is recognized for its technological advancements and dedication to customer satisfaction.

Why join us?

• Healthcare
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development
• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Wellness Programs

Job Details

As the Cost Accounting Manager, the Cost Accountant plays a pivotal role within the Finance team, overseeing a range of accounting and costing functions. This position is primarily focused on applying cost accounting principles to develop and maintain product costs, inventory valuation, and inventory control. Additionally, the role involves assisting with monthly closing activities, encompassing inventory, purchasing, and import variances, overhead costs, outbound freight, and warehouse expenses. Moreover, the Cost Accountant provides support to supply chain and warehouse teams and contributes to monthly forecasting efforts.

What will help you thrive in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
• Strong PC - Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalent as well as ERP system experience.
• Experience using financial software such as One Stream is desired
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to travel to our Jefferson, GA Distribution Center as needed

What you will do:

• Collects data to determine costs of business activity such as finished goods purchases, import costs, and overhead costs.
• Supports creation and maintenance of standard costs.
• Supports month-end close activities related to inventory, variances, and other cost of goods sold items.
• Analyzes actual costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual costs and identifying causes of variances.
• Supports supply chain team in analyzing inbound and outbound freight expense.
• Analyzes warehousing costs and provides support to warehouse management on spending and cost saving opportunities.
• Analyzes supply chain overhead costs and reviews with supply chain management.
• Assists in audit activities.
• Provides oversight to cycle counting team.
• Compiles relevant cost and expense information to be used in forecasting and operating budget preparation.
• Other ad-hoc requests as necessary.

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