Cost Accountant

Description Founded in 2008 DMA Industries, LLC (DMA) has quickly grown to become a trusted supplier to the North American Automotive Parts Aftermarket. DMA has a dynamic, performance-driven work culture that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. teamwork, collaboration, and an unwavering standard of ethics. The Cost Accountant will be actively involved within the accounting department of DMA Industries, LLC as the company experiences continued growth. The Cost Accountant plays a pivotal role in our company's financial operations. You will be responsible for detailed analysis of costs associated with importing, distributing, and managing inventory. Your expertise will help identify areas for cost reduction, streamline processes, and ensure financial accuracy throughout the supply chain. POSITION OVERVIEW: Working independently from, and alongside of experienced members within the Finance and Operations team, The Cost Accountant will be responsible to Cost Analysis: Analyze and track various costs along the supply chain, including product acquisition, freight, warehousing, labor, transportation, and return processing. Develop and maintain detailed cost models for imported products. Identify and recommend areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvement. Inventory Control: Analyze inventory levels, turnover rates, and holding costs. Collaborate with supply chain teams to recommend inventory strategies that balance customer demands with cost-efficiency. Provide insights on optimizing inventory management to reduce waste and minimize costs. Operational Efficiency: Assess operational processes to identify inefficiencies and potential areas for cost reduction. Analyze labor costs, track time allocation, and ensure the accuracy of labor coding to projects and products. Collaborate with operational teams to improve efficiency and control labor costs. Returned Goods Management: Track and analyze the costs associated with processing returned goods, including inspection, restocking, and disposition. Develop strategies to reduce return rates and optimize the associated costs. Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports on cost metrics, inventory performance, and operational efficiency. Identify trends and provide insights to management to support data-driven decision-making. Requirements EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling. Experience with ERP systems, especially NetSuite, is a plus. Detail-oriented and organized with an aptitude for problem-solving. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Key Competencies: - Smart, Energetic self-starter with ability to work independently and prioritize tasks - Strong time management and organizational skills - Good problem solving/critical thinking ability. - High degree of attention to detail - Positive attitude Founded in 2008, DMA Sales is the trusted supplier to the North American Automotive Parts Aftermarket, serving the OES, big box retail, wholesale, and e-retail sales channels. DMA’s growth can be attributed to its proven ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective product lines that address identified customer market needs. DMA is headquartered in Loris, South Carolina with East and West Coast distribution facilities, covering over 1 million sq. ft. DMA is known for a dynamic, performance-driven work culture that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. Hard work, collaboration with our partners, and an unwavering standard of ethics are the values which propel the company’s success. DMA is Built on Passion, let us put our passion to work for you Language Skills : Ability to read and write in English. Ability to effectively articulate and present information and respond to questions from Management and employees in a professional manner. Physical Demands and Work Environment : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations within ADA guidelines that do not cause Company excessive expenditure(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have manual dexterity and written, verbal & auditory skills. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit during the workday. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Any additional weight to be lifted should only be accomplished with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job are close vision and distance vision. The employee is expected to handle occasional high stress projects/situations as needed due to work to be accomplished, deadlines to meet, etc. Employee must be able to accommodate the requirement of public transportation of any type, in role, to get to/from employment/other offices in a timely manner, as scheduled. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the daily work environment is usually moderate and could possibly change during the business day. Job descriptions are used for informational purposes only, are not to be considered all-inclusive of responsibilities within a position and may change periodically with or without notice. In addition, we reserve the right to add, delete, change duties, formally or informally, verbally or in writing, at any time for any position. Job descriptions does not alter the “at-well” policy of the Company meaning that the Employee or the Company can separate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without cause. The provisions in the job description do not constitute a “contract of employment” with Employee or anyone else for any fixed period of time, either expressly or by implication. The Company subscribes to the tenets of Federal laws, Regulations and Executive Orders and the laws of the States and Municipalities in which we conduct business regarding Equal Employment Opportunity. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people from the available work force in the communities we serve. It is our policy in all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, and compensating, to ensure that Employee and potential Employees are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, service in the United States Armed Forces, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We recognize that our workforce and clientele are comprised of a diverse blend of people with different backgrounds and perspectives and we value and promote diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr