Cost Accountant

Astrodyne TDI • Hackettstown, NJ

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About The Position

As our Cost Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in steering the financial accuracy of our global manufacturing operations. This position is designed for those who not only excel in accounting but understand the complexities of manufacturing environments. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you will be instrumental in managing and maintaining precise product costing, refining costing methodologies, and overseeing inventory policies across our global sites.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred; however, direct experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting will be considered.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Cost Accountant in a multi-entity manufacturing environment.
• Excellent multitasking skills to meet various time commitments.
• Proven ability to communicate financial information in a meaningful way to non-financial personnel.
• A team player who works well across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Management Accounting (CMA) is a plus but not mandatory.
• A proactive, energetic, and inquisitive individual who is comfortable being hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reports on Purchase Price Variance, Manufacturing Variances, and Inventory Adjustments, including scrap, during weekly and month-end closings.
• Maintain and enhance costing methodologies to keep pace with changes in manufacturing processes.
• Uphold strict corporate controls on costing, inventory cycle counts, and scrap management.
• Conduct thorough analyses on purchase price variances and manufacturing variances to identify root causes and implement corrective actions in collaboration with Supply Chain and Operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with corporate inventory cycle count policies.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on our ERP system (Epicor), focusing on product costing, and provide assistance to Cost Accountants at our foreign sites.
• Engage in additional projects as required, demonstrating a proactive and collaborative approach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level