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Senior Cost Accountant

3 months ago


Dallas, United States Data Analysis Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary:

Strengthen the existing cost accounting system in the manufacturing environment. Implement controls to ensure accurate reporting of inventories and manufacturing costs, including research of variances, makes recommendations.

Based in Plano Texas, Hybrid

Essential Job Duties

Create bill of materials for each job and the setup of standard costs, including labor, material, machining, and other direct and indirect conversion costs.

Review standard and actual costs against operating data to analyze manufacturing variances. Make recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce waste throughout the manufacturing process.

Manage data accumulation from production systems and databases for a robust cost accounting system. Monitor controls in place to ensure the integrity of the cost data. Work with operations and production scheduling to develop assumptions for equipment throughput, material consumption, and labor efficiency used in standard costs. Track conversion process and costs throughout various stages of the manufacturing process.

Assist Estimating team in the proposal process by providing cost estimates for pricing and margin analysis. Build BOM library for the master product catalogue.

Liaise with Purchasing for price evolution and raw material cost update. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of purchase price variance.

Research and validate variances versus standard for purchases, processes, labor and spending. Make recommendations for improved adherence to standard.

Manage inventory valuation from cost update and inventory adjustments for GAAP reporting (e.g. price testing).

Financial controls over inventory reporting. Ensure adherence to month-end and cycle count instructions. Monitors scrap and recycle of materials. Reviews inventory count adjustments and resolves discrepancies.

Monitor inventory movement throughout the production process to ensure accurate accounting of costs by job and inventories on hand. Ensure accurate reporting of inventory in-transit and 3rd-party warehouses.

Track project cost and analyze budget to actual variances over project life cycle.

Assist in the budget process. Make sure the costs used in material procurement budget and manpower budget are accurate and supported by robust assumptions.

Validate the cost of goods sold is accurately tracked by product by job as part of the month-end close.

Accumulate and apply overhead costs by job and by cost centers. Ensure absorption is correctly calculated, accounting for the changes in production volume and any impact from budget revisions.

Supports FP&A in the preparations of management reports. Assist in the reporting on the effectiveness of operational performance by providing operations with financial analysis, plant metrics and KPIs.

Analyze plant financial data to quantify cost savings opportunities and to support Operations and FP&A team by implementing cost reduction initiatives to improve operating profit.

Job Qualifications:

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Certification in a recognized professional accounting designation is required, with preference given to management accounting or cost accounting designations (e.g. CMA, CIMA, CGMA).

A minimum of five years’ work experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment is required.

Training in lean manufacturing principles or quality control systems (such as Six Sigma) is a plus.

Affinity for manufacturing operations and inquisitive for how thing work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with business intelligence and analytics software is preferred.
  • Previous experience with an ERP in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Excellent analysis skills and the ability to collaborate with multi-department teams.
  • Expert level understanding of management accounting principles. Ability to implement cost accounting system by applying a conceptual framework in a real world environment using procedures and systems.
  • Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to review work for any discrepancies.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Outstanding problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Ability to be versatile; can adapt to a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to ensure that a high level of service and quality is maintained.
  • Able to acquire technical understanding of products and manufacturing process to be able to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
  • Excellent project management, organizational, and planning skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment, work with minimal supervision, and maintain confidentiality of shared information and/or assignments.
  • Must be a “Process Owner” that works without supervision, researching subtle problems without direction.

Other JOB requirements: Physical, Travel, Driving requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements:

Must be able to perform the essential job duties. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Able to work with stakeholders in a different international time zone (primarily US Central Time).

 

Company DescriptionData Analysis Inc (DAI) is the parent company of a global group of privately held firms in fields ranging from institutional equity markets to digital investment news and information to omnichannel communication solutions. DAI provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction and shapes the purpose, vision, and mission of these firms. Shared services include administration, finance, and human resources. DAI’s global team embraces an entrepreneurial focused environment fostering collaboration, teamwork, and creativity with a dynamic culture that emphasizes the value of its associates and their dedication to success. We strive to be leaders in our field, innovators with a history of being in the forefront of using technology to deliver our services.Company DescriptionData Analysis Inc (DAI) is the parent company of a global group of privately held firms in fields ranging from institutional equity markets to digital investment news and information to omnichannel communication solutions. DAI provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction and shapes the purpose, vision, and mission of these firms. Shared services include administration, finance, and human resources. DAI’s global team embraces an entrepreneurial focused environment fostering collaboration, teamwork, and creativity with a dynamic culture that emphasizes the value of its associates and their dedication to success. We strive to be leaders in our field, innovators with a history of being in the forefront of using technology to deliver our services.