Cost Analyst

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Cost Analyst II who will be responsible for manufacturing accounting using SAP software, including analysis of process order closures and variances. This position will play a significant role in the month-end financial close process and will also assist with forecasting, budgeting, audits, reconciliations and an array of ad hoc financial analysis.

YOUR ROLE

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes process order closures on a regular basis and prepares month-end material and labor statements.
• Tracks manufacturing overhead absorption & unit production daily and provides actual vs. budget/forecast analysis for Senior Site Leadership Team.
• Tracks manufacturing variances and reports on a biweekly basis performance at a process order and product level.
• Reviews manufacturing variances with production weekly to ensure all raw materials are issued appropriately to the process orders.
• Performs fixed asset inventory and reconciliation.
• Analyzes overhead spending at the end of the month and creates proper accruals.
• Performs journal entries for month-end close & reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Assists AP vendor issues and works as liaison between site purchasing and FSS AP.
• Supports performance excellence projects through metrics reporting of material and labor.
• Supports temp labor accrual and reconciliation process.
• Assists with inventory analysis and reconciliations.
• Assists with key site projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Department Specific/Non-Essential Functions:

• Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Education, Experience, and/or Skill:

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• 2 – 4 years of related experience
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Strong Computer Skills - proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word required
• Experience in SAP ERP system preferred
• MBA, CPA or CMA preferred
• Financial experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs. without assistance

Cognitive Requirements:

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, self-starter, independent thinker required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Working Conditions:

• Occasionally work in areas where personal protective equipment will be required
• Work in areas wherein sitting is required for extended periods, with occasional standing and walking
• Daily and frequently work in front of a computer screen or under bright lighting conditions