80 applicants

Company

Amcor · 6 days ago

Cost Accounting Analyst

Wyoming, United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$82K/yr - $124K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Analyze cost impacts of price changes for specialty resins, additives, etc. Collaborate with Commercial and Procurement teams to support customer pricing of these materials.

Collect and analyze data related to raw material purchases, inventory, and customer usage.

Validate, track, and forecast the costs associated with procuring and using raw materials (including factoring in inventory levels / amounts on hand)

Monitor fluctuations in raw material prices and assess their impact on overall costs.

Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, and manufacturing methods.

Evaluate effects on overall costs and profitability.

Establish standard costs for raw material inputs.

Develop, monitor and analyze cost standards based on industry benchmarks and internal processes.

Conduct CVP analysis to understand the relationship between costs, volume, and profit.

Provide insights into cost structures for different business scenarios.

Ensure accurate reconciliation of cost-related accounts.

Investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

Support and verify the 3-way match and payment processes.

Support supply chain financing processes, accounting and reporting.

Prepare audit reports related to cost accounting.

Present findings to management, highlighting cost trends and areas for improvement.

Manage the related balance sheet account, ensuring accurate recording of cost-related transactions. Process includes intercompany accounting and managing resin in transit.

Support accounting for related entities (banking, interest, intercompany, etc.)

Complete all related internal control testing and documentation

Collaborate with plant accountants/controllers to maintain financial integrity.

Propose changes to company processes and policies to enhance cost efficiency.

Collaborate with the North American business units to implement cost-saving measures.

Qualification

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Cost AccountingInventory ManagementSAP ERPFinancial ReportingUS GAAPMicrosoft ExcelBusiness AcumenCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.

3-5 years of experience, including some experience within inventory/cost accounting in a large, complex, multi-location manufacturer (preference given to candidates with US Public Company experience)

Strong systems aptitude with preference given to candidates with proficiency with SAP ERP.

Strong Microsoft office skills (especially MS Excel) required.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Strong general accounting skills, including a thorough understanding of US GAAP inventory rules and requirements.

Understands financial statement relationships between balance sheet, income and cash flow statements; demonstrated experience developing/modeling financial statements.

Unrelenting integrity and ethics.

Professional with strong overall business acumen.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities; effective team player who interacts well with others.

Ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.

Occasional travel (less than 5%)