Cost Accountant II

Nikon Metrology, Inc. • Brighton, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nikon Metrology is seeking a
Cost Accountant II who is a key finance team contributor that interacts with all departments in the organization. This role manages the daily activities of the organization’s cost accounting function. This role works closely with a staff accountant to ensure expenditures are classified appropriately to calculate product line costs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience; preferably in an industrial manufacturing setting
• 3 years’ general ledger accounting experience;
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations with GAAP and IFRS;
• Advanced Excel skills, ability to create Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP for analysis and use complex excel formulas.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data;
• High attention to detail and accuracy;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with a fully integrated ERP system;
• Strong organization skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player and can work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Working knowledge of foreign currency and translation
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Brief periods of walking, standing, bending, carrying paper and extended periods requiring the use of computers.
• Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site.

Nice To Haves

• MS Navision
• CPA

Responsibilities

• Ensures that costs are accurately charged to the appropriate department;
• Capture and classify cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines
• Oversee and participate in periodic cycle counts
• Compare actual costs to historical or projected costs and reports on variance;
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes;
• Provide cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting;
• Research and resolve discrepancies or variances between actual and expected costs;
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and provide recommendations for cost reduction;
• Monitor various financial activities and prepare reports accordingly;
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance cost accounting accuracy and timeliness;
• Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for manufactured goods and services.
• Administers internal controls and audits of policies and procedures meant to preserve the organization’s assets.
• Provide financial leadership to the factory management team
• Participate in production meetings to support shop floor needs and analysis
• Partner with Manufacturing Director and Engineering Teams to meet company objectives
• Lead and mentor staff accountant while developing and maintaining a collaborate culture
• Assist Director of Accounting with local cash flow projections and vendor relationship management.
• Support internal/external financial audits
• All other duties, as needed or required.

Benefits

• Work as a Team, Act as a Family! We believe in bringing our team members together in a diverse and friendly company atmosphere to celebrate and socialize, to inspire each other and keep our community strong and close inside and out of the office.
• We understand the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the importance of work life balance, which is why we offer in office and hybrid working dynamics + refresh days!
• We want you to grow with us and be the best version of yourself, which is why we offer competitive compensation, training/advancement opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• We’ll take care of you with industry leading medical, dental; vision plans and many more benefits that allow us and you to continue to be AMAZING!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees