Cost Accountant - AMOT Controls LLC

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of cost data for material, labor, overhead, and outside processing costs under standard cost accounting methods.
• Create and maintain standard costs on all parts.
• Run inventory reports as needed to support the manufacturing team's analysis of manufacturing variances.
• Participate in projects and assignments to support the department's goals.
• Assist in the monthly close process to include (but not be limited to): Reconciling inventory accounts; analyzing purchase Price Variance and Material Usage Variance; Preparing financial reports to be used by the finance and manufacturing teams; Reviewing and explaining manufacturing department spending variances to prior year and forecast; Prepare month-end inventory journal entries and others as necessary.
• Assist with the maintenance of accounting systems and processes. Contribute ideas and innovations to improve existing systems, processes, and procedures.
• Provide Customer Service with updates on transfer pricing following transfer price methodology.
• Manage annual physical inventory counts and audit the daily cycle counting processes.
• Responsible for the annual standard cost update process.
• Recommending changes to the company's processes and policies to reduce costs and maximize profit.
• Assist in preparing forecasts and annual operating plans for the region.

Additional duties:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures and organize work areas for efficiency and safety.
• Provide status reports to management as required.
• Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required.

• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Business Insight- Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer Focus- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to complete things, focusing on continuous improvement.

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.
• CPA or CMA credentials a plus.
• Three to five years of cost experience with a manufacturing company.
• Prior experience with cost accounting and inventory systems (SAP, Oracle). IFS is a plus.
• HFM, Hyperion, or FCC (SmartView)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting systems, and processes.
• Strong knowledge of Standard Costing in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
• Communication: Excellent oral, written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation
• Excellent attention to details
• Work Skills: Solid working knowledge of assigned market segment/industry; Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills.

Other:

• Travel: None or minimal
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; and use hands/fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but the noise level may occasionally be high due to an open office environment.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. 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. EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability