TBG | The Bachrach Group · 2 days ago
Senior Cost Accountant
TBG | The Bachrach Group is partnered with a leading chemical manufacturing company in search of a Senior Cost Accountant. The role involves managing accounting processes specific to plant operations, coordinating with plant staff, and performing month-end, quarter-end, and annual close tasks.
Responsibilities
Manage accounting processes specific to plant operations such as P&L, as well as statement and balance sheet accounts
Coordinate and communicate with plant staff regarding corporate objectives, guidelines, SOPs, deadlines and other accounting activities or requests
Complete month-end, quarter-end, and annual close tasks including accruals and reviewing financial information to ensure financials are reported accurately and in a timely manner
Prepare, review and post journal entries while maintaining other documentation required for approvals
Assist plant leaders with cost savings / profit improvement programs, accounting best practices and sometimes serve as back-up for other team members on vacation
Analyze pre- and post- close variances to understand root cause and outline a corrective action plan. Prepare monthly variance analysis and reporting package for leadership team vs. budget, prior year as well as forecast analysis
Perform analysis on inventory change P&L accounts to identify, explain and report on manufacturing variances from standards
Prepare monthly forecasts and annual reporting expense and capital budget reports and present to leadership as needed
Manage inventory accounting processes - provide support with periodic inventory verification process to ensure that counts are performed properly and adjustments are posted
Complete month-end inventory reevaluation procedures to establish slow-moving reserves and handle overall costing of inventory. Ensure BOM and inventory costs are accurate while investigating month-end count variances and plan corrective actions
Responsible for good receipts and ensure they are properly processed, accrued and matched with vendor invoices and outstanding items are cleared
Provide support with intercompany AR/AP transactions and balance with counterparts monthly
Research and apply technical US GAAP requirements, facilitate internal and external audits needs and perform additional ad-hoc analysis and reporting
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of accounting experience within the chemical manufacturing industry, oil and gas or public accounting
A bachelor's degree in accounting / finance or any related field is required
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 3+ years of progressive experience in public accounting or at least 5 years of industry experience within chemical manufacturing
Working knowledge of SAP and BPC accounting systems
Previous experience within manufacturing with AP, inventory accounting, fixed assets, general and cash accounting, financial analysis and reporting and multi-plant budgeting
Preferred
CPA is highly preferable
CMA or Master's Degree is highly preferred
Benefits
Eligible for an annual bonus
Company
TBG | The Bachrach Group
For over 50 years, TBG has stood as a leader in the staffing and recruiting industry.
Funding
Current Stage
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