Senior Cost Accountant

Summary:

Responsibilities:

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  Contribute to the outstanding reputation of the company by always putting the customer first, treating fellow associates with respect, and conducting business with the highest integrity.
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  Ensure inventory costing policies are clearly defined and consistently implemented.
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  Perform cost variance analysis and maintain accurate costing records.
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  Develop and execute a review process for inventory adjustments, including setting processes and approval thresholds, developing a reporting and review process, and actively reviewing and approving inventory/in-process adjustments.
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  Lead and coordinate periodic physical asset counts.
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  Support monthly financial close, inventory counts, and perpetual inventory accuracy.
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  Scrutinize costing and inventory transactional data to draw conclusions, interpret results, drive corrective actions, and make recommendations to Accounting leadership.
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  Analyze aging reports and review turnover of inventory/in-process materials for possible impairment and calculate any necessary reserves.
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  Assist in the improvement of processes and internal controls related to inventory.
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  Ensure all required journal entries and respective documentation is properly recorded.
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  Analyze testing costs and prepare reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
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  Work cross-functionally to determine accurate costing estimates for new tests and modifications of existing tests.
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  Manage all new and existing items setup and accuracy in the ERP item master data.
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  Ensure accuracy of standard costs in the ERP, including periodic standard cost rolls.
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  Work closely and collaboratively across cross-functional teams whenever necessary.
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  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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  College degree in accounting or related field.
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  3+ years of accounting experience with at least 1-2 of those years being in a manufacturing, assembly or inventory management environment.
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  Demonstrated strong aptitude for problem-solving, accounting principles, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking.
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  Must possess knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures.
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  Detailed understanding of how supply chain flow and manufacturing processes interact with the general ledger.
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  Must be strategic and results-oriented.
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  Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
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  Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver first-time quality product within deadlines.
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  Must be self-motivated.
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  Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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  NetSuite experience is strongly preferred.
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  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
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  Proficiency in using NetSuite required.
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  Ability to present and communicate at all levels of the business.

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