Cost Accountant

Vishay Precision Group • Schenectady, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

VPG is a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies. DSI Dynamic Systems Inc. is a world leader in thermal-mechanical simulation systems, serving applications in aerospace, defense, energy, manufacturing, and advanced materials development. The Manufacturing Cost Accountant will join the team onsite in Poestenkill, NY and be responsible for the costing and controlling function for a product line at Measurement Systems. The position provides monthly operational reporting and analysis of sales, material, labor and overhead costs, variances, and profit contribution. It also covers inventory and work-order control, product and project costing, profitability, and SOX compliance. International travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Seven years of experience with costing, cost controlling, and an accounting background in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with the Syspro ERP system.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling, data analysis, and report preparation.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly operational reporting packages analyzing sales, material, labor and overhead costs, variances, and profit contribution.
• Perform product and project costing, maintain costing parameters, and analyze profitability.
• Prepare gross margin reconciliations and cost-variance analyses.
• Manage inventory and work-order valuation, control, reserves, and physical counts.
• Review audits and support SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Support management with project profitability, actual-cost analysis, and cost-saving programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Voluntary critical illness and accidental injury insurance.
• Company 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match; employee and employer contributions are 100% vested upon hire.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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