Cost Accountant (Technician II) (In-Plant)

ReCon Management Services•Sulphur, LA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an in-plant role responsible for the calculation, analysis, and recording of manufacturing fixed costs on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. The position involves reviewing manufacturing variances, supervising and ensuring accurate inventory information for the plant, and managing plant accounting, expense reporting, product costing, CPC coordination, ACT control, and monthly operations reporting. The role also provides bookkeeping, record keeping, and clerical services to various on-site functions including procurement, inventory control, payroll, accounts payable, shipping, mechanical dispatch, data systems (SAP), and planning/scheduling.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), with additional specialized training or college coursework and at least six (6) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Proficient at spreadsheet and database programs (Excel, Access, etc.), with emphasis on material and service PO creation and reporting.
Working experience with procurement buying/contracts and creating PO’s.
Working knowledge of procurement policies and internal control standards.
Advanced accounting and math skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a multi-faceted work environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, contribute effectively in a team environment and is customer oriented.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
Strong communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
3+ years’ experience in Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis or similar experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
Detailed knowledge of accounting principles.
Strong SAP and Excel skills.
Excellent multi-tasking skills with ability to be self-motivated and self-directed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work equally well independently and with a team.
Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Converting properly approved requisitions for materials/services into purchase orders, working with internal stakeholders, category leads, external suppliers, warehouse personnel, contract specialists, and corporate procurement support.
Running various daily reports in data systems, such as mechanical schedules, payroll, or buying reports.
Creating, maintaining, auditing, and validating data and reports within data systems (SAP).
Communicating, dispatching manpower and equipment needs, and tracking/reconciling hours worked by maintenance and operations employees for payroll purposes.
Processing invoices for payment.
Accounting for inbound and outbound products.
Maintaining regulatory documents and other records per established record retention policy.
Analyzing inventory status to recommend proper disposition of assets.
Assisting Planners by issuing work plans, cost and schedule reports, and work orders.
Executing transactional processes and reconciling transactions on a daily basis.
Recording accurately and timely.
Participating in the planning, calculation, and control of the manufacturing fixed costs of the plant, ensuring standard costs for finished goods, semi-finished goods, and raw materials are calculated in accordance with corporate guidelines.
Performing annual physical inventories and regular cycle counts of finished goods, raw materials, and spare parts related to the plant, and being responsible for the inventory reconciliation process.
Participating in the plant accounting month-end process to ensure all reporting requirements are completed per corporate deadlines.
Preparing journal voucher entries, balancing reports, detail transfer of data to the standard cost system, monthly deviation analysis, and monthly/annual operations cost and variance reporting.
Preparing and following up on monthly account reconciliations and participating in the annual ICSP review.
Ensuring the adequacy of certain internal controls and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Coordinating the Corporate Purchasing cards process, including new card requests, monthly review and reconciliation, card holder support, and safeguarding of monthly documentation.
Monitoring and driving the local approval process of all ACTs made in the plant, and performing the financial evaluation of all ACTs according to corporate guidelines.
Developing elements of the plant’s annual cost budget and ensuring standard cost and other accounting systems are updated consistent with budget assumptions.
Maintaining the plant’s SAP accounts and providing assistance and direction to plant personnel in the proper use.
Assisting in other plant accounting functions including system support and development during future updates.
Performing other job-related duties as assigned.