Cost Accountant

James Hardie•Waxahachie, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Accountant I will be responsible for planning, analyzing, and communicating the profitability of the plant’s manufacturing operations through detailed reports of efficiencies related to the plant’s production and other key financial information for management review. The Cost Accountant I is also responsible for coordinating and conducting cycle counts and annual physical counts within the plant, guiding the cost analysis process, and building and controlling the plant’s annual budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
Minimum of one year experience in an accounting or finance role required
Demonstrated knowledge of standard and cost accounting methods
Ability to synthesize complex and detailed data and information into meaningful outtakes and decision base information
Ability to offer solid solutions based on collected, summarized, and analyzed data
Demonstrated ability to effectively take action to solve problems while exhibiting sound judgement
Knowledge of research methods and report preparation
Results-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in accurate, complete, and timely fashion
Demonstrated moderate skills with the standard features MS Office and other proprietary software
Good interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to communicate cost and financial information across the business.
Demonstrated ability to identify problems and think independently about alternative ways to solve problems based on analysis of data
Ability to challenge information and uncover robust facts and data which improve insights and the quality of the final decision

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience preferred
CPA / CMA certification (or in process) a plus
Ability to be tactical as well as see the bigger operational picture
Desire and tenacity to grow within the organization with consideration of relocation to other manufacturing facilities for opportunities

Responsibilities

Examine the plant’s production costs, gain/loss, and month-end closing data
Independently collect and analyze operational data
Complete monthly cost analysis of controllable expense accounts and material cost variance accounts.
Support in the weekly forecast submissions, provide trends and recommend future action
Gain understanding, and explain and reconcile manufacturing financial variances for the plant
Prepare month-end close activities, including adjusting journal entries and accruals, closing production work orders, settling utility payments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Identify resources and solutions to control or eliminate gaps to plan and/or plant performance goals
Participate in daily/weekly plant meetings to explain the results of analysis and identified solutions
Drive accounting processes within the plant to ensure accurate books and records and compliance to key control requirements including Sarbanes Oxley
Provide support and documentation for monthly SOX controls, interim SOX testing, and audits from both Internal and External auditors
Reconcile cycle counts and post adjustments approved by the Plant Controller
Coordinate data points and provide organized data to senior Cost Accountants or Controller for decision making process.
Assist in building and managing the annual budget for the plant
Participate in the annual update of Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Production Routings
Recognize problems and generate solutions/ideas
Back up for production confirmation and daily reconciliation to SAP.
Identify and resolve any production entry discrepancies or issues
Enter or scan raw material receiving receipt information and preparing for entry into SAP
Enter raw material receiving data into SAP
Maintain movement of inventory through the quality process
Manage movement of damaged and obsolete inventory
Own oversight of MRB (Material Review Board) inventory including movements of all quality and non-quality product
Research and resolve purchasing invoice issues
Coordinate and conduct cycle counts and annual physical counts within the plant
Ensure that the cycle count is completed efficiently and accurately, and that all data has been entered properly