Senior Cost Accountant

Nikon Metrology • Osseo, MN

232d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nikon Metrology is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant who is a key finance team contributor that interacts with all departments in the organization. This role manages the daily activities of the organization's cost accounting function. This role works closely with a staff accountant to ensure expenditures are classified appropriately to calculate product line costs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience; preferably in an industrial manufacturing setting
• 3 years' general ledger accounting experience
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations with GAAP and IFRS
• Advanced Excel skills, ability to create Pivot Tables and V-lookups for analysis and use complex excel formulas
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working with a fully integrated ERP system

Nice To Haves

• MS Navision
• CPA

Responsibilities

• Ensures that costs are accurately charged to the appropriate department
• Capture and classify cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines
• Oversee and participate in periodic cycle counts
• Compare actual costs to historical or projected costs and reports on variance
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes
• Provide cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting
• Research and resolve discrepancies or variances between actual and expected costs
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and provide recommendations for cost reduction
• Monitor various financial activities and prepare reports accordingly
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance cost accounting accuracy and timeliness
• Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for manufactured goods and services
• Administers internal controls and audits of policies and procedures meant to preserve the organization's assets
• Provide financial leadership to the factory management team

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Training/advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision plans
• Hybrid working dynamics
• Refresh days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services