Accountant II

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Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. 

We boldly go.

Where is the work:

Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in annual budgeting and standard cost setting process, forecasting, and reporting of the income statement and balance sheet

• Manage annual physical inventory process and related reconciliations

• Manage CapEx process and projects with related tracking reconciliations

• Manage the obsolete & slow-moving inventory reserves and planning

• Identify and investigate material variances to ensure accurate material cost

• Execute standards-setting process and maintain standard costs in ERP

• Partner with Controller on the monthly close process, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries

• Assist in the education and compliance of financial processes and policies, supporting compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and related audits, as well as company practices & values

• Drive and participate in operational excellence initiatives to support achievement of organizational goals

• Ensure the production of timely, accurate and relevant financial reports to plant management to facilitate understanding and analysis of the business and business opportunities

• Coach & develop cost accountants on both material cost system work and data analytics

• Support with ad hoc analysis of results, budgets, and forecasts with focus on P&L performance, cash flow, working capital optimization, investments and productivity, and financial ratios

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related discipline required

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting and/or finance experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment

• Experience in complex integrated supply chain is a plus

• Strong PC Skills required: Advanced Excel Skills, PowerPoint, and Teams

Key Competencies:

• Skills and competencies should include verbal and written communication, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to work independently and, also, in a team environment

• Proven success implementing process improvement and change management initiatives strongly preferred

• Strong ability to coach and teach junior cost accountants both technical and soft skills relevant to their role

• Understanding of cost accounting with overheads and absorption, material backflushing, inventory valuation, and material variance system management

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

Compensation Type:

Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!

• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.

• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.

• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.

• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Barraging Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.