The Cost Accountant position supports finance practices and objectives that drive a high performance culture emphasizing empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, ethics, and working closely with management.

Cost Accountant position supports finance policies, procedures and programs, reports to North America Costing Manager and has responsibilities in these areas:

• Month end closing duties
• Analysis and classification of costs
• Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) reporting
• Account reconciliations
• Government compliance responsibilities
• Daily general leger duties
  • Responsible for monthly variances analysis and accounts reconciliations.
  • Coordinate/monitor local inventory cycle counts.
  • Provide support for the month end close process and SOX reporting.
  • Prepare monthly accounting entries for various accounts as assigned.
  • Provide support for manufacturing areas and production reporting.
  • Provide support for internal and external audit requests.
  • Provide analytical and data support for Management.
  • Participate in Annual operating plan preparation with local manufacturing team.
  • Assist in various process improvement initiatives.
  • Other special projects as needed.

• At least 2-3 years of costing and general accounting experience.
• Bachelor degree in accounting
• Strong understanding of US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong sense of commitment to meeting deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment, multi-tasking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work with cross functional departments
• SAP or ERP experience required
• Occasional travel required

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting