Cost Analysis Specialist

1 week ago


Le Pontet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, United States Spectrum Plastics Master Full time

Job Overview

Location
Spectrum Plastics Master

Employment Type
Full Time

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree

Work Schedule
Day Shift

Position Summary

Cost Accountant Role

This position will remain open until filled.

Role Responsibilities

The Cost Accountant plays a crucial role within the accounting team, engaging in a variety of costing functions such as maintaining labor and overhead rates, executing cost rollups, assessing inventory valuations, and managing inventory transactions (PIT) alongside reconciliations within the ERP system.

This role is also responsible for conducting variance analysis and ensuring the accuracy of general ledger accounts related to inventory and its movements.

Moreover, the Cost Accountant contributes valuable insights into financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and various ad hoc reporting tasks.

It is essential for the candidate to work autonomously under general supervision while fostering positive relationships with colleagues across all departments. Open communication is vital in this role.

This position reports directly to the Plant Controller, and many responsibilities are recurring on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

The Cost Accountant will have opportunities for cross-training in various accounting functions, promoting career growth and adding value to the organization.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement standard costing practices.
  • Conduct variance analysis, focusing on cost, price, margin, quantity, and transactions.
  • Maintain labor and overhead rates.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the ERP system and its reflection of manufacturing processes.
  • Analyze how inventory transactions impact perpetual inventory and the general ledger.
  • Review and reconcile inventory quantities and values.
  • Perform cost roll-ups for new inventory items, ensuring accuracy and reasonableness.
  • Review and post inventory transactions (PIT).
  • Manage month-end closing processes related to inventory movements and valuations.
  • Oversee the review and reconciliation of Slow Moving/Obsolete Goods (SMOG).
  • Conduct GL account reconciliations concerning inventory and its movements.
  • Collaborate with team members across departments to provide information and resolve concerns.
  • Support or lead initiatives aimed at improving gross margin opportunities.
  • Visit the manufacturing floor as necessary.
  • Be open to cross-training in other accounting functions.
  • Conduct various ad hoc analyses as required.
  • Undertake additional responsibilities as needed.

Candidate Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing setting, with a focus on cost accounting preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
  • Certifications such as CMA or CPA are advantageous.
  • Experience with ERP systems is essential.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly advanced skills in Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Solid understanding of inventory valuation and its impact on financial statements.
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills.
  • Able to thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
  • Capable of performing a variety of tasks under general supervision.
  • Experience working on cross-functional teams to support business operations.
  • A collaborative team player with a willingness to learn new skills and concepts.
  • Aptitude for defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.


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