NEW Cost Accountant Analyst - Plant Analysis Operations
About The Position
This Cost Accountant Analyst role partners with operations teams to reduce costs and improve gross margin, and manages inventory transaction accuracy to ensure no major inventory write-offs or write-downs. The position provides a timely update of cost rolls and manages the once-a-year cost roll with new rates. The company is a leading manufacturer of aero engines and industrial gas turbine components, a globally recognized public company with a 75-year history of growth and innovation, renowned in the aerospace industry for its exceptional company culture that fosters development and provides diverse opportunities. Forbes has honored it as one of the World's Best Employers.
Requirements
- A BA degree in Accounting or Finance
- +2 years of Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Expert skills in all accounting disciplines, including financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, planning, and forecasting
- A demonstrated ability to simultaneously administer and coordinate multiple, ongoing projects, ensuring that they are implemented effectively within targeted timelines and costs.
- Good knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applicable tools.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization, customers, and outside regulatory agencies.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, percentages, circumference, and volume
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Infor Visual Manufacturing and Infor Global Financials is highly desirable.
- Global Visual experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Partners with Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Outside Processing, and Inventory Control to improve operational excellence
- Manages cost accounting transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and Company Costing Policies and Procedures
- Ensures inventory valuation accuracy through correct costing, analysis, and cycle count tracking
- Performs analysis and support to Operations Management to achieve the cost reduction goals
- Assists in the preparation of daily and monthly P&Ls
- Reviews and updates standard costs for each work cell based on the company's requirements
- Prepares and effectively communicates margin analysis and reports to Operations Management
- Assists in preparing costing data for major business decisions
- Leads the annual physical inventory counts and quarterly mini counts
- Assists the Controller in developing financial forecasts, budgets, and operating plans
- Assists in the evaluation and preparation of ERP upgrades
- Participates and provides financial support in Theory of Constraints (ToC) and other LEAN initiatives
- Provides other duties as needed and assigned.
Benefits
- Exceptional insurance coverage
- 401 (k) matching program, effective upon hire.
- Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period
- Access to excellent training programs for professional development
- Free fitness center membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
