Cost Accountant

Vishay Precision Group • Albany, 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 costing and controlling for a product line at Measurement Systems. The role provides monthly operational reporting and analysis of sales, material, labor, and overhead costs, variances, and profit contribution. It also covers inventory and work-order controls and SOX compliance. The position supports management with project profitability, actual cost analysis, and cost-saving programs. International travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Seven years of experience in costing, cost controlling, and accounting 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.
• Cost products and projects, maintain costing parameters, and assess profitability.
• Prepare gross margin reconciliations and cost-variance analyses.
• Manage inventory and work-order valuation, controls, 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 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
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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