Cost Accountant - Operational Excellence

This person partners with operation teams to reduce costs and improve gross margin, and manages inventory transaction accuracy to ensure no major inventory write-offs or write-downs. Provides a timely update of cost rolls and manages the once-a-year cost roll with new rates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be required and assigned at any time.

• Partners with Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Outside Processing, and Inventory Control to improve operational excellence
• Manages cost accounting transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and Company Costing Policies and Procedures
• Ensures inventory valuation accuracy through correct costing, analysis, and cycle count tracking
• Performs analysis and support to Operations Management to achieve the cost reduction goals
• Assists in the preparation of daily and monthly P&Ls
• Reviews and updates standard costs for each work cell based on the company's requirements
• Prepares and effectively communicates margin analysis and reports to Operations Management
• Assists in preparing costing data for major business decisions
• Leads the annual physical inventory counts and quarterly mini counts
• Assists the Controller in developing financial forecasts, budgets, and operating plans
• Assists in the evaluation and preparation of ERP upgrades
• Participates and provides financial support in Theory of Constraints (ToC) and other LEAN initiatives
• Provides other duties as needed and assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A BA degree in Accounting or Finance
• +2 years of Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Expert skills in all accounting disciplines, including financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, planning, and forecasting
• A demonstrated ability to simultaneously administer and coordinate multiple, ongoing projects, ensuring that they are implemented effectively within targeted timelines and costs.
• Good knowledge of Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applicable tools.  Knowledge of Infor Visual Manufacturing and Infor Global Financials is highly desirable.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Global Visual experience is a plus

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization, customers, and outside regulatory agencies.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, percentages, circumference, and volume

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About Augmentis

Augmentis is a specialized recruiting firm focused on accounting, finance, procurement, and engineering talent across the U.S. We partner with growth‑oriented companies to match high‑impact professionals with meaningful roles.​

To learn more about Augmentis, visit our website: www.augment-is.com

Representation/employer clarification:

Augmentis is conducting this search on behalf of our client. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client, not by Augmentis.

EEO + disclaimer

Our client and Augmentis are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This job posting does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment, and role details are subject to change based on our clients' needs. By applying, you acknowledge that your information may be shared with our client for recruitment and hiring.