Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Cost/Inventory Accountant plans, organizes, and manages the finance and control functions related to inventory and asset valuation for Chemring Sensors & Electronic Systems. Analyzes and controls costs related to inventory management and general ledger/financial accuracy and presentation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares monthly reports of results, monthly forecasts, and annual operating plan related to Inventory
• Analysis of perpetual inventory balances/details
• Cost management evaluation, recommendation and implementation
• Ensures accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigates and explains book to physical adjustments
• Performs audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.
• Ensures timely and accurate input of bill of material and price code changes
• Ensures bill of material and costing accurately reflect production operations
• Maintains a perpetual inventory for finished goods and reconciles the perpetual inventory to production, shipping, and returns on a daily basis
• Involved in cost and pricing data and contract costing support
• Documents and understands ERP/MRP systems, hardware, and reporting conventions
• Assists in completion of special projects and backup to month end closing procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

Requirements

EDUCATION

BS in Accounting or Finance

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of pertinent experience with increasing responsibility
• Minimum 2 years of experience with responsibility for inventory management, costing/pricing

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance.
• CMA/CFM/CPA a plus
• Ability to quickly gain the trust and respect of both peers and subordinates
• Ability to lead by example, and guide/motivate
• Ability to build and manage strategic development and manufacturing partnerships
• Ability to actively communicate, inspire and motivate all levels of staff
• Ability to think and act strategically and proactively
• Strong writing, communication and presentation skills

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Use of computer.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The company shall afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by an applicable federal, state, local, or foreign anti-discrimination law. The company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. These regulations also prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because the employee or applicant inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

CSES maintains a policy to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are recruited, employed, promoted, demoted, transferred, laid off, terminated, trained, and compensated without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

In this regard, the Company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in order to enable them to perform all essential job functions, unless doing so creates an undue hardship.

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