Overview: The cost accountant position is responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing and Production costing analysis and inventory for all business locations. The senior cost accountant is responsible for comparing standard cost to actual cost and identifying and explaining variances by product line, part number and production jobs. The cost accountant must also work closely with engineering and manufacturing personnel to resolve variances and adjust Bills of Materials (BOM’s) as needed and support the annual cost roll process.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain cost accounting system that ensures accurate costing

2. Review and analyze standard and actual costs for variances and prepare reports

3. Update standard costs and ensure accuracy in the Bill of Materials (BOM’s)

4. Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services to determine root cause, trends, and effects on costs

5. Lead study and data collection to determine costs of business activities such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor

6. Responsible for account reconciliation of physical inventories and cycle counts

7. Prepare periodic inventory reserves reconciliation, analyzing inventory for risk, and monitoring with support from internal stakeholders

8. In conjunction with Senior Director of Operations Finance, lead the standardization of costing methodology across manufacturing facilities

9. Assist in month-end and year-end closing by analyzing inventory and preparing supplemental reports as needed; including preparation of ad-hoc reports in response to questions regarding costs and profitability

10. Work on special projects as required

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and three (3) to five (5) years pf manufacturing cost accounting experience is preferred. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required:

1. Proficiency in Excel, experience in manipulating large databases

2. Significant hands-on experience using COPA module of SAP ERP system (S4 HANA a plus)

3. Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory and cost accounting

4. Understanding of U.S. GAAP as it applies to a manufacturing environment is required

5. Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

6. Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments.

7. Must be a team player who also works well independently.

8. Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations.

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $75,000-$92,000.

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other

• We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:

• Quarterly company all employee meetings
• Management and Leadership development
• Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
• Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
• Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance 
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com