Cost Accountant

• Maintain and/or update of accurate standard cost in the Company’s ERP system.
• Develop into an expert on the Inventory Module within the ERP system and to understand fully the transactions flow of the valuation of inventory, related cost of sales and quantities on hand.
• Ensure that inventory reserve policies are properly adhered to for all sites.
• Enforce proper accounting policies and methods in accordance with GAAP/IFRS for inventory related accounts.
• Responsible to respond to all audit requests when it comes to the valuation and costing of inventory.
• Periodically review and obtain approval form Cost Accounting Mgr. before update of standard labor and burden rates
• Timely preparation and presentation of Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly reporting in addition to Ad-hoc projects related to Valuation of Inventory and Contribution Margin by Vertical and Product Groups.
• Hands-on participation preparing financial reports for key stakeholders (Board of Directors, Lenders, etc.)
• Collaborate across functional departments to drive continuous improvements in reporting, budgeting, and analysis processes.
• Conduct ad-hoc special projects to assist management in understanding business performance/processes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Deep understanding of costing and valuation of inventory in a Mfg environment.
• Ability to work effectively with management and part of a team to meet targets.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High-level math skills and the ability to translate mathematical information into concise reports.
• Very Strong Excel skills – able to use tools and shortcuts to work efficiently and effectively within Excel.
• Epicor experience a plus
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills – able to analyze and solve problems.
• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial principles.
• Database experience a plus but not required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other departments.
• Manufacturing experience in Plastic & metal.
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Should have sound practical judgment of priorities
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and detailed-oriented, dead line driven

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (OPTIONAL):

• Office environment at primary work station, with exposure to production floor and noise while on production ground level
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel and operate computer, phone and other tools as needed
• Ability to reach with hand and arms
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, speak and listen
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs as needed