Sr. Cost Accountant

Sr. Cost Accountant
Skills: Cost Accounting, MS Office, JD Edwards, ERP, Manufacturing
Experience level: Mid-senior 
Experience required: 5 Years 
Education level: Bachelor’s degree

Job Description:

Now Hiring a Senior Cost Accountant to join our Finance team.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Cost Accountant is primarily responsible for standard costing, budgeting, cost variance analysis and business process improvements. As an employee of IWT the Senior Cost Accountant will participate in a dynamic environment with great opportunity to lead the enhancement of the standard costing system and experience future growth potential.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyse manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actuals.
• Manage, maintain, and enhance the cost accounting system.
• Collect and analyse data to determine costs of business activities such as raw materials, labour, and other standard related expenses.
• Participate/lead in physical inventories and report on results to the executive group.
• Assist in month-end closing by preparing journal entries related to various product lines and/or standard costs.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to ensure costing and support new product development.
• Various ad hoc reports as requested by local or executive management.
• Enhance standard cost reporting and variance analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS (must have):

• BS in accounting/finance
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with cost accounting focus.
• Must demonstrate ability to identify and implement process improvements, be a self-starter, and effectively interact and communicate across multiple functions within the organization.
• Must have strong communication (oral and written) and relationship building skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office products.

QUALIFICATIONS (beneficial):

• Experience with JD Edwards ERP system.