Job Title: Senior Cost Accountant

Requisition ID: 11017

Location:

Burnaby, British Columbia, CA, V5J 5M4

Home-based Position: No

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

EnerSys® is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.

This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which serves the telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.

EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

What We’re Offering

Paid holidays per year, plus sick time and vacation time
Full benefit plan including, extended medical, vision and dental
Life Insurance, long term disability and a salary continuance plan
Tuition reimbursement plan
6% RRSP employer matching program

Compensation Range: $72,300-$90,000

Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.

Job Purpose

The Senior Cost Accountant will be responsible for costing, variance analysis and gross margins analysis, working heavily in the company’s fully integrated ERP system. The Cost Accountant will also have overall responsibility for inventory valuation. The position requires both day to day transactional responsibilities along with value added ad hoc project activities working with operations, engineering and product management to effectively manage the company’s costing system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to publication of Monthly Financial Statements by performing monthly Cost of Sales analysis, Gross Margins, and explains any material variances.
Prepares new Gross Margin reports as requested i.e. by product line etc • Tracks Gross Margin on New Product introductions.
Maintain and update standard costs on a regular basis
Prepares Cost, Variance and Gross margin analysis, write reports and recommends efficiency improvements as needed
Create costing models and assist with setting standard costs, including recommending labor and overhead methodologies and rates
Analyze inventory values and transactions ensuring item costs are set up correctly • Use judgment to work together with operations to maintain inventory obsolescence reserves.
Help manage and analyze RMA process and warranty costs

Qualifications

Should be in advanced stages of completing a Professional Accounting degree. •
Five plus years cost accounting and inventory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Familiarity with standard costing in a discrete manufacturing environment, preferably within electronics industry
Aptitude for and interest and experience in financial analysis
Advanced Excel skills including modeling, pivot tables, and Vlookup
Experience with an integrated Tier 2 ERP system, Syteline ERP preferred
Excellent and proven analytical and problem solving abilities
Well-organized individual with excellent attention to detail

General Job Requirements

This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
Must be able and willing to work overtime.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled