Cost Accounting Manager
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Location: Temple, TX 76502
Description:
Description
The Cost Accounting Manager will collect accounting and financial data related to assets and liabilities gained and incurred by the various departments within the company. Additionally, this role will gather historical cost data to compare budgets with actual expenses and create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for the company. This role reports to the Controller.
Monitor the company's inventory, including physical counts, tracking, and valuation
Develop and implement cost standards for materials and labor
Design and implement cost accounting systems
Analyze and review the company's budgets and expenditures for maximum cost-effectiveness
Prepare and present cost reports and profitability analysis to management
Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions to improve financial performance
Implement cost accounting systems and strategies to ensure accurate financial reporting
Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
Support the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, report variances
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
Validate cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close
Maintain cost accounting system and cost ledger
Train and support junior team members within the Finance department
Requirements
Five+ years of previous experience in cost accounting
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and laws, experience with budget preparation, financial reporting, as well as in-depth understanding of cost accounting procedures and methods.
Strong analytical skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and excellent communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and/or PowerQuery
Oracle Financial Close and Consolidation experience a plus
Oracle NetSuite, SAP, or SysPro experience a plus
Experience within a Finance team in a manufacturing environment is preferred
The Cost Accounting Manager will collect accounting and financial data related to assets and liabilities gained and incurred by the various departments within the company. Additionally, this role will gather historical cost data to compare budgets with actual expenses and create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for the company. This role reports to the Controller.
Monitor the company's inventory, including physical counts, tracking, and valuation
Develop and implement cost standards for materials and labor
Design and implement cost accounting systems
Analyze and review the company's budgets and expenditures for maximum cost-effectiveness
Prepare and present cost reports and profitability analysis to management
Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions to improve financial performance
Implement cost accounting systems and strategies to ensure accurate financial reporting
Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
Support the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, report variances
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
Validate cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close
Maintain cost accounting system and cost ledger
Train and support junior team members within the Finance department
Requirements
Five+ years of previous experience in cost accounting
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and laws, experience with budget preparation, financial reporting, as well as in-depth understanding of cost accounting procedures and methods.
Strong analytical skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and excellent communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of SQL, relational databases, and/or PowerQuery
Oracle Financial Close and Consolidation experience a plus
Oracle NetSuite, SAP, or SysPro experience a plus
Experience within a Finance team in a manufacturing environment is preferred