Cost Accounting Manager

Minerals Technologies•Bethlehem, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services. Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers. We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly. Company: Specialty Minerals Inc., a Minerals Technologies company, is the largest supplier and global leader in providing Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) and Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) specially designed for customers' application needs.

Requirements

Advanced Excel skills required.
Must be familiar with standard cost accounting, bill of materials, month end inventory reporting and analysis.
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
A minimum of five to ten years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must have demonstrated knowledge/experience in the development of standard costs for an operation including determining departmental allocations, activity drivers, as well as follow on monthly variance analysis.
Must have a thorough understanding of US GAAP and have well-developed computer skills.
Must be a self-starter with good management, communication, interpersonal and general business skills, along with strong mathematical, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to gather organize, and analyze data, draw conclusions, and handle stress.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with experience using Oracle R12 and HFM preferred.
CPA is not required, but preferred.
Candidates strongly preferred to have Oracle costing experience.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferred.
Experience with Oracle and HFM is a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs month-end cost accounting close entries, accruals and analysis.
Maintains the Oracle product master files and creates/updates production formulas
Assists with the preparation of the annual standard cost budget and forecasts
Prepares monthly account reconciliations and performs Balance Sheet reviews with management
Prepares various monthly decision management reports
Analyzes production costs, investigates unusual costs and ensures proper procedures are being followed
Exercises expertise in preparing detailed business process and cost analysis
Supervise and manage Cost Accounting staff, if applicable
Maintains a familiarity with new technologies to the extent needed to assist the business in enabling these new technologies.
Assists in review and development of Oracle/ADI/ /HFM reports to support management
Evaluate current processes with an emphasis on continuous improvement
Evaluate internal control structure to maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
Support the business unit finance team
Interact with internal and external auditors where necessary
Perform special projects as needed
Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.