Cost Accountant

Job Description

The Cost Accountant will report directly to the Inventory Control Manager.  

We are seeking an independent self-starter to assist in the day to day inventory management and Cost Accounting process. This position will work with Inventory Control assisting with the tracking and valuation of inventory. Position will work in the Supply Chain and Sales and Operations Planning process performing data analysis for purchasing requirements. Costing process includes variance and standard cost evaluation and assisting in the monthly close.

Principal Responsibilities:

Inventory:

• Month end valuation of inventory

• General ledger inventory and COGS account reconciliations

• Obsolete and slow moving inventory reserve calculations

• Physical inventory and cycle count reconciliation and metrics

• Aid in ABC models and monthly inventory forecasting

• Provide standard cost evaluations

• Tracking and researching monthly variances (PPV, work order variances, etc.) 

• Analyze month, quarter and annual variances to actual, budget, forecast and strategic sales data.

Provide external and internal audit support

Assist with quarter and annual reports

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Skills, and Work Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field required

• 3 – 5 years experience with a deep background in costing

• Experience with Microsoft Office Products

• Advanced Excel skills required with a complete understanding of pivot tables, Vlookups, charts and graphs

• Ability to organize work into priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy required

Work Experience and/or Qualification Preferences:

• 2 + years of experience in a manufacturing environment with cost accounting, production planning or inventory control background preferred.

• Experience with an MRP / ERP system a plus

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment as well as an office environment. 

• Strong ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines 

• Strong ability to multi-task and manage own time efficiently

• Must have the physical ability to travel within a large-scale plant.   

Additional Information

Magnesium Elektron North America offers a full range of benefit including

Competitive Starting wage

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending account for Medical and Dependent Care

Company Paid Life, Short-term Disability, Long-Term Disability Plans

401(k) with up to a 6% company match

Generous Vacation Policy