Cost Accountant

Amphenol FSI 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  The Cost Accountant will perform advanced cost accounting analyses to compare estimated costs to actual costs and prepare a variety of related budget reports.  

Essential Functions: Responsible for and support financial functions and activities including but not limited to:

• Gather and compile cost information and maintains a database concerning expenses.
• Develop systems and procedures for accumulation systems and/or cost accounting functions.
• Determine fixed costs such as salaries, rent, and insurance.
• Predict, plan, and record variable costs such as purchases of raw materials, labor, and operation costs.
• Reviews and analyzes actual costs to identify inaccuracies.
• Prepares necessary departmental and company-wide budgeting reports.
• Reviews, analyzes and reports actual profit margins.
• Performs month-end and year-end closings with assistance.
• Determines and recommends cost-effective solutions. 
• Provides product sample costs for Marketing and General Accounting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing accounting, including job costing and inventory
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Solid knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access; working with pivot tables and connected data
• Ability to be flexible with schedule to meet deadlines and departmental goals
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth industry and willing to be hands-on and take initiative
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with individuals on a global level and with all levels of management
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to providing quality, timely work
• Must be able to work individually and in a team
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize
• Minimal travel may be required

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business  Administration 

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Experience in Cost  Accounting Required

Manufacturing Experience Preferred

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements

Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Controller's job. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate. Office and cubicles are in an open environment set-up. 

Physical Demands:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Controller's job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Controller's job.

While performing the responsibilities of the Controller's job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use their hands to finger, handle, type or feel. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision with depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.