POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for all manufacturing accounting functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Compiles and sorts financial information to establish and maintain the standard cost and perpetual inventory systems
- Responsible for setting standards for raw material cost, labor routings and roll-ups and providing recommendations for cost efficiency
- Performs a variety of accounting tasks, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting records
- Is conscious about maintaining records in organized and detailed fashion
- Works on special projects regarding cost monitoring and estimating
- Prepares annual budget for manufacturing facility, reviews monthly Actual vs. Budget spending reports and discusses variances with plant manager.
- Supports plant management.
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Monitors month-end Cycle Counts for inventory
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Maintains Year-End files for Inventory, accompanies Auditor during Perpetual and Non-Perpetual Audits.
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Monitors non-perpetual inventory for changes to month end quantities, determinations on changing to perpetual status.
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Monitor inventory to determine if/when Obsolete status changes or IDR’s (Inventory Disposal Requests) are needed.
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Compiles and maintains daily production records at both the plant and corporate level
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Technical skills in accounting and accepted accounting principles.
- The position also requires good interpersonal skills and verbal communications to effectively communicate with co-workers, Auditors, vendors, and customers.
- JDEdwards and MS Excel knowledge
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Product knowledge a plus for completing IDR’s and SPR’s (special product request)
EDUCATION: A two year accounting degree with commensurate accounting experience or a four year accounting degree. Further education opportunities available.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 3 years of previous manufacturing experience in cost accounting is preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS: The position requires exceptional computer and calculator skills. JDEdwards and AS400 systems is preferred. Must be proficient in MS Excel. Experience in designing and maintaining software systems is helpful.