Manufacturing Cost Accountant jobs in Decatur, AL

The Manufacturing Cost Accountant, under the general supervision of the Controller, provides financial support to the Finance and Accounting business unit by monitoring and validating account information through Plex Financials, Excel, etc.

The Manufacturing Cost Accountant will perform a variety of accounting activities with limited supervision. Duties may include preparing and analyzing financial statements and management reports, completing complex reconciliations, and performing various month-end close tasks. Inventory valuation and cost standards will primarily be the responsibility of the Manufacturing Cost Accountant.

Requirements:

• Develop, analyze and maintain cost standards
• Prepare variance analysis for inventory, manufacturing cost and standard cost variances
• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly and quarterly gross margins
• Oversee inventory accuracy, E&O, valuation and LCM
• Assist with tracking capital projects
• Assist with development, preparation and distribution of KPI metrics
• Prepare month-end journal entries and other closing activities
• Prepare account reconciliations as assigned
• Manage the respective sections of the company’s financial statements
• Recommend changes to the company’s processes and policies to reduce costs, and maximize profit
• Proactively analyze variances and communicate issues and opportunities to management
• Participate in profitability analysis regarding quoting and costing
• Work with manufacturing to conduct physical inventory audits, investigating variances as they arise and adjusting inventories as necessary
• Manage the day-to-day financial and data analysis for cost and manufacturing within the business, working with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to drive efficiencies in production and purchasing

Qualifications:

• 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing cost accountant role
• In-depth knowledge of financial guidelines and regulations
• Ability to prepare financial reports and give recommendations based on available data
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Knowledge and experience in SOX
• Experienced with complex data analysis functions
• Deep knowledge of the manufacturing business and accounting standards
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication, including writing, speaking and active listening
• Collaborative and team-oriented, but also self-motivated
• Strong MS Office skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Have you prepared financial reports and given recommendations based on available data?
• Have you prepared variance analysis for inventory, manufacturing cost and standard cost variances?

Experience:

• accounting experience in a manufacturing environment: 5 years (Preferred)
• manufacturing cost accountant: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person