Senior Cost Accountant

Wagstaff

Description:
Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

Pay: $78,000 - $105,000

As an employee of Wagstaff, you'll enjoy:

Paid non-working holidays

Monthly, site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day

Family-friendly, company-wide events

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Job Summary

Responsible for the maintenance of the standard cost system, manufacturing accounting and analysis, variance reporting, and accurate bill of materials (BOM)/assemblies in a completely integrated ERP environment. Review of variances with manufacturing and engineering personnel to resolve and update items for future production. Conduct studies of material, labor, and overhead expenses to determine production costs as well as other cost-related performance measures. Provide cost-related data for use in financial reporting and seek continuous improvement in the analysis of standards costs across the organization.

Primary Job Responsibilities
Reviews costs for all external inventory, labor, and material purchases and recommend costs and cost savingsCompare standard vs. actual production costs and recommend improvementsMaintain and analyze cost rates for labor, overhead, and material handling.Owns the full cycle of cost accounting process, including cost allocation, analysis, tracking.Complete month-end close duties relating to the balance sheet and P/L statementsReview final work order costs and investigate variances to provide corrections to the manufacturing team.Prepare consolidated financial reports and management reportsOversees inventory reconciliation through physical/cycle counting, documentation, and record retentionEstablish and maintain accounting principles (GAAP), practices, and proceduresSupport Corporate Controller with special projects and workflow process improvementsResponsible for general ledger accounting, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, closing statements, and schedulesPerform and adhere to internal controlsInitiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of resources, equipment, facilities, and materialsContains and/or reduces cost and drives productivity within the departmentAssist with annual budget preparation, submission, and updates to accounting systemAssist with audit field work for both financial and operational auditsAbide by company policiesMaintain confidentiality and protect proprietary informationIn order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be requiredOther duties as assigned Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or 10 years of directly related experience is requiredMinimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferredPreferred experience with JDE or other ERP systemCertified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Management Account (CMA) preferredTechnical working knowledge of GAAP Excellent skills with Excel and entire Microsoft Office SuiteMust work independently, without supervision, exercising discretion and judgment
Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, work is performed primarily in an adequately lit, well ventilated, climate controlled general office environment. Close computer work is regularly required. The work usually involves minimal physical exertion. The noise level in the general office environment is usually moderate.

This job may require occasional or more frequent interaction with employees on the manufacturing shop floor. While on the shop floor, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with shop floor managers/employees may be necessary before entering the shop floor, and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required on the shop floor. The noise level on the shop floor is often loud.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Wagstaff, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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