Ford Gum ยท 1 day ago
Senior Staff Accountant
Ford Gum is a company focused on manufacturing, and they are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to oversee cost accounting activities. This role involves ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting while collaborating with various departments to analyze costs and improve margins.
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Responsibilities
Maintain master data within ERP system including products, customers, standard cots, labor rates, overhead factors, routings and bill of materials
Lead all costing activities associated with new product development
Partner with supply chain on product costs and update standards, as needed
Partner with operations to analyze overhead and labor rates allowing for updates to standard, as needed
Perform variance analysis between actual and standard cost
Support all process/equipment improvement efforts to analyze cost, ROI, efficiency gains and ultimately, detail the impact(s) to standard costs
Perform account reconciliations including inventory, standard cost absorption, purchase price variance and waste accounts
Oversee inventory valuation, control processes and annual physical inventory audit
Assist in month-end and year-end close process
Assist in annual financial review/audit with 3rd party audit firm
Participate in other related duties and special projects as assigned
Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
5+ years of relevant cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects
Self-directed in planning and executing tasks while consistently delivering results without the need for close oversight
ERP system experience required; Sage X3 experience strongly preferred
Advanced Excel skills, including use of pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis tools
Solid understanding of GAAP and strong knowledge of internal controls
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across department
Preferred
Sage X3 experience strongly preferred
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) 4% Match
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance