Cost Accountant

Filtration Group Corp • Chicopee, MA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our growing team in our dynamic company. The Cost Accountant will provide hands-on execution, administration, and oversight of the manufacturing operations accounting function and will work to improve our strong financial controls and compliance. The position will be a key member of the accounting team and has an abundance of opportunities available for you to grow your career. This position will report to the VP of Finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 1-3 years cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to solve and analyze problems, multi-task, meet deadlines, and learn new skills and systems.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel.
• Detail-oriented, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and able to perform tasks both in a team as well as individually.
• Desire for continuous learning and flexibility to work in multiple areas.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities related to Cost Accounting management and Inventory processes for a growing manufacturing business.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of standard costing concepts in a manufacturing environment, including analysis, research, and reporting of production variances.
• Perform annually labor and overhead studies to ensure appropriate standard costing rates.
• Lead periodic inventory counts and work with operations personnel to implement cycle-counting processes to ensure reliability of ERP inventory reporting.
• Understand and execute ERP processes required for maintaining accuracy of inventory quantities and valuations.
• Assess current inventory and costing processes and develop improvement opportunities for closing control gaps and improving accuracy.
• Responsible for month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations for inventory related accounts and reserves to drive reliable and compliant financial reporting.
• Establish, maintain, and ensure adherence to company and accounting-related policies and procedures.
• Key business partner for commercial, operations, purchasing, and logistics managers to support profitable decision-making.
• Assist in the forecasting and annual budgeting process.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation for external auditors as needed.
• Other special projects assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees