SPX Technologies · 1 day ago
Cost Accountant
Madison, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSPX Technologies is a global company focused on building innovative solutions in HVAC and Detection and Measurement. As a Cost Accountant, you will analyze production and operational costs to enhance financial efficiency and support budgeting and reporting efforts for the campus facility.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Prepare monthly operational reports explaining material, labor and overhead efficiency and productivity costs in comparison to plan
Prepare of monthly standard and gross margin analyses as well as monthly ‘cost of goods manufactured’ and ‘cost of goods sold’ statements
Prepare and maintain standard adjusting journal entries with related support as relates to operational cost accounting and monthly inventory book to perpetual
Maintain financial cost reports necessary to explain standard and gross margin analyses, as well as the variances to planned results to support weekly financial flashes, monthly results, quarterly forecasts, and annual budget
Cost Management and Control:
Monitor plant productivity by product line
Monitor manufacturing cost aspects including material, labor and overhead, price-volume-mix analyses, as well as efficiency, productivity, and spend variances
Compliance and Documentation
Support external audit and tax preparation functions as relates to cost accounting
Support the Director of finance and Manufacturing controller in responding to inquiries from management, auditors, headquarters and other authorities regarding cost accounting issues, data in reports, financial information and policies and procedures related to cost accounting as well as SOX compliance
Act as the finance lead for annual physical inventory and monthly cycle counts; works with the operational resources responsible for these processes to assure timely and accurate financial reporting implications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Proven record in assisting operational leadership with understanding and improving processes
Ability to manage a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong skills with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively verbally
The use of ERP systems (preferably Epicor) to help drive performance
Start-up experience (greenfield/ brownfield)
Knowledge of use of activity based accounting
Working in a CI based culture
Preferred
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred
Benefits
Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Company
SPX Technologies
ABOUT SPX SPX Technologies is a supplier of highly engineered products and technologies, holding leadership positions in the HVAC and detection and measurement markets.
Founded in 1912
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gene Lowe
President and CEO
Andrew Higgins
CFO, Global Cooling
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