JOB REQUIREMENTS: SUMMARY The Cost Accountant II role involves daily
accounting tasks, such as recording transactions, checking account
balances, and completing the monthly financial process. It also includes
ensuring accurate inventory, labor, and overhead cost calculations and
constantly improving these processes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Work
with operations to improve processes and reduce costs through detailed
reporting. * Monitor and report on profit margins. * Determine and
update the cost of products. * Evaluate old inventory for potential
loss. * Check raw material costs and usage, including price variance.
* Compare manufacturing costs to standard costs and report monthly. *
Update and analyze material cost forecasts monthly and quarterly. *
Develop strategies to reduce cost discrepancies in materials, labor, and
overhead. * Improve the accuracy of cost forecasts and analyze
differences from actual results. * Collaborate with purchasing to
reduce inventory through analysis. * Update standard costs for parts
regularly. * Examine manufacturing costs and make necessary journal
entries during month-end closing. * Help with month-end closing,
including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. * Assist
in evaluating the financial success of engineering projects. * Provide
necessary financial reports to Corporate Finance. * Gather cost data
for budgeting. * File sales and use tax returns. * Participate in
continuous improvement projects and 5S-related performance teams.
*Other duties as required in support of the department and the
company* SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of this role
do not include supervising other employees. QUALIFICATIONS To succeed in
this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job
function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge,
skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EDUCATION
and EXPERIENCE * High school diploma or GED required. * A bachelor\'s
degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred. * CPA
or CMA preferred. * 3+ years of experience in cost accounting or a
similar role, preferably in a lean manufacturing environment. LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENTS * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in
English. * Conversational in any other language preferred. MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS * Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole
numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. * Statistics: Interpret
and analyze numerical data using statistical methods. * Basic algebra:
The ability to manipulate symbols and equations to find unknown values,
express relationships, and model situations. JOB SKILLS * Proficient in
MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, using advanced functions such as
VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and SharePoint. * Familiarity with cost
accounting standards and generally accepted accounting principles. *
Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred. * Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a
team. * Strong time management skills. * Excellent analytical skills
and attention to detail. * Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive
financial information. * Periodic weekend or evening work is expected
during month-end close, as required to meet business needs. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy
periods while operating a computer. They frequently use their hands to
type, handle objects, and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may
need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to
twenty (20) pounds. This role requires lifting, carrying, pushing,
pulling, reaching overh To view the full job description please use the
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