Smiths Group plc · 9 hours ago

Cost Accountant Accounting/Auditing - Smiths Detection - Edgewood

USA

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$61K/yr - $92K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.

Provide detailed reports on cost variances and analyze reasons for deviations.

Assist management in making cost-related decisions by providing accurate and timely financial data.

Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts related to programs.

Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions to address variances.

Support the development of cost control strategies and initiatives.

Processing of journal entries and adjustments in relation to accounts included above, which will also require working with the Financial Services Department.

Analyze and report on cost trends and potential impact on profitability.

Analyze, evaluate and report monthly production variances against standards for all plant output.

Report weekly / monthly factory rework activity against plan in accordance with Cost of Poor Quality objectives.

Report weekly / monthly material scrap activity against plan in accordance with Cost of Poor Quality objectives.

Monitor, evaluate and report all sub-contracting costs.

Evaluate and report freight costs against plan.

Supporting internal controls framework and maintaining internal control documentation in relation to the general ledger.

Other tasks as assigned.

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