Cost Accountant II (Manufacturing)
About The Position
Electric Mirror is seeking a Cost Accountant II for its onsite operation in Everett, Washington. This position leads product costing, product manufacturing analysis, inventory valuation, and monthly closing activities related to inventory and cost of goods (COGs). It provides recommendations and financial decision support to senior management and other customers in support of company goals. The role develops and maintains standard costs for finished goods and production components in the company ERP system; supports cost and operational analysis; and maintains processes and controls related to manufacturing costs and inventory valuation. It also collaborates with Operations, Finance, production, engineering, inventory control, and work order processing to maintain accurate ERP information and improve operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 5 years of accounting experience, including cost accounting, supported by strong general accounting knowledge.
- At least 2 years of operational experience, especially with inventory and plant operations.
- Hands-on ERP system experience and working knowledge of SQL.
- Excellent analytical skills, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence in stating professional opinions.
- Strong grasp of GAAP accounting and general accounting concepts.
- Extremely strong Excel skills, especially in advanced financial modeling and analytical techniques.
Nice To Haves
- CMA and/or CPA certification.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment and with ERP applications and interfaces.
- Epicor (Kinetic) experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform month-end close activities related to inventory and COGs.
- Support actual-versus-plan (budget) analysis related to COGs.
- Prepare financial analyses of manufacturing costs, inventory, and expenses for decision-making support.
- Set up new raw material, packaging, work-in-process (WIP), and finished-goods (FG) line items in the ERP system; review production bills of materials with production and engineering management; and execute and maintain periodic cost rolls and updates.
- Analyze the cost effects of changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided.
- Analyze actual production costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs with actual production costs.
- Maintain and analyze overhead and burden rates associated with inventory and COGs, coordinating with Operations and Finance management.
- Record cost information for expenditure control.
- Provide management with reports comparing factors affecting product or service prices and profitability.
- Develop and maintain standard costs of finished goods and production components in the company ERP system.
- Maintain and improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation.
- Support the periodic excess and obsolete inventory review process.
- Support and analyze metrics used to evaluate plant operational efficiency.
- Ensure ERP validity and accuracy through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production, and work order processing.
- Lead efforts to establish job and project cost accounting.
- Assist in developing and documenting policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controls.
- Represent Finance/Accounting on teams focused on operational improvements and cost reductions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability and long-term disability
- Paid time off
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- Employee assistance program
- Paid company holidays
- Employee discount program
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
