Cost Accountant

Teledyne Technologies • Chestnut Ridge, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Teledyne LeCroy designs, manufactures, and markets state-of-the-art electronic test and measurement equipment. Originally founded as LeCroy Corporation in 1964, the company was acquired by Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY) in 2012 and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary. We are located in Chestnut Ridge, NY (Rockland County).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3–5 years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience
• Public accounting experience with manufacturing clients or Corporate accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with inventory accounting and controls strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP, particularly inventory and cost accounting
• Experience with: Inventory controls and cycle counting
• Experience with: Standard costing and absorption accounting
• Experience with: Variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead, and work order variances)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced), Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly driven, ambitious, and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

• CMA, CPA and/or Master’s degree a plus
• SAP ERP experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries related to inventory, cost of sales, accruals, and reserves
• Perform cost accounting analysis, including purchase price variances (PPV) and work order variances, and partner with operations to drive resolution
• Maintain and support standard costing and absorption accounting processes for manufactured products
• Prepare and analyze inventory-related balance sheet accounts and reconciliations
• Lead and support inventory control activities, including cycle counts, variance investigations, and process improvements
• Perform excess and obsolete inventory reserve analysis and recommend adjustments
• Support warranty reserve calculations and royalty accruals and reporting
• Assist with expense budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for manufacturing operations and research and development areas
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages, including cost and margin analysis
• Assist with external auditors’ interim and annual audit requests, particularly related to inventory and cost accounting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and engineering to ensure accurate cost data and financial insights

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, FSA, HSA eligible on day 1 – No waiting period
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• PTO & sick time
• On-site gym
• On-site café

What This Job Offers

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