Job Title:  Sr Cost Accountant

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for various aspects of the monthly financial closing process, prepare journal entries, reporting of financial results, and analysis of manufacturing variances against standards. Through reconciliation and analysis of monthly financial data, this position will be responsible for accurate reporting of the SBU’s financial performance and statistics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Preparation of analysis by volume produced and its impact on absorption derived from the mix of manufactured products.

· Preparation of weekly financial reports and KPI’s, which allow measuring the financial performance related to use and consumption of materials, labor cost and its efficiency and overhead spending.

· Coordinate and perform the annual physical inventories.

· Inspection and validation of cycle counting processes.

· Validate and track the inventory adjustments.

· Accounts reconciliations for inventory, accruals and support to accounts payable process related to inventory.

· Preparation of the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.

· Perform the annual cost-roll ups in accordance with Corporate guidance.

· Assist in monthly meetings with Corporate Cost area.

· Periodically, validate the material structures (BOM’s) and standard times of products (Routings) with highest demand.

· Assist in validations of cost saving projects proposed by the different areas.

Qualifications

Minimum

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

· A minimum of 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment as cost accountant.

· Experience with monthly financial closings.

· Experience with Budgeting and Forecasting.

· Experience with manufacturing variances analysis, cost roll-ups, and inventory control.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and ERP.

· Fluently in English, spoken and written.

Preferred

· Hyperion Financial Management and BaaN system experience is a plus.

· Experience in a manufacturing environment.

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