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ASSA ABLOY Group · 2 hours ago

Cost Accountant

ASSA ABLOY Group is a global leader in access solutions, providing innovative products and services to enhance security and accessibility. The Cost Accountant will develop and analyze cost accounting systems, prepare reports, and identify cost-saving opportunities to assist management in decision-making related to manufacturing processes.

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Responsibilities

Become familiar with the current JDE system as to which files contain certain data that can be extracted and formatted unto useful information from which decisions can be made
Prepare reports, identify costing and/or procedural problems through bill auditing, inventory analysis and observation of paperwork flow
Perform time studies and audit bill of materials and routings, with Product Engineering and Industrial Engineering to correct standards
Develop skills to enhance the Department's knowledge through query accessibility
Analyze monthly material, labor, and overhead manufacturing variances and identify areas requiring improvement in the manufacturing processes by comparing actual cost to standard
Develop and manage assigned accounting systems and projects such as standard development and physical inventory by using actual and historical data to provide more accurate product cost
Analyze Work Order cost, hours and quantities, and make corrections when needed
Propose methods of increasing the accuracy of our inventory accounting and financial reporting by reviewing current costing methods, controls and procedures and initiating special analysis
Make inventory adjustments and assist Inventory Control Specialist
Work closely with production floor management representatives in analyzing questionable production/support practices by spending some time in production and support areas
Actively participate in the annual physical inventory by being available in whatever area in the plant requires accounting assistance
Support month-end closing and all reporting activities supported by Cost Accounting
Purchasing/supply chain management support

Qualification

Cost accounting experienceExcel skillsERP systems experienceReporting tools experienceAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem solvingAttention to detailConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor degree with major in Accounting
2 to 5 years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment in a high SKU environment, demonstrating the ability to handle large fluctuations in raw material costs and production levels
Extremely strong Excel skills
Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)
Experience with reporting tools (Qlik or Business Objects or Power BI)
Proficiency with other MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with various levels within the organization including senior leadership
Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for problem solving, including data analysis, and validation, with a strong attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive business information

Company

ASSA ABLOY Group

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ASSA ABLOY Group is a door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. It is a sub-organization of ASSA ABLOY Group.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.01M
Key Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2020-10-09Grant· $0.01M

Leadership Team

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Christopher Dow
CTO, Smart Residential Solutions
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Eva Karlsson
Vice President Business Area Air Handling Cooling & Heating
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