Summary:

The Sr. Cost Accountant II is responsible for coordinating cycle counts and physical inventories as well as ensuring that the company is compliant with all internal and external inventory control requirements. The incumbent is also responsible for inventory analysis and reporting and cost center expense/ headcount budgeting and analysis. They will partner with employees from other departments (i.e. Warehouse, Manufacturing, etc.) to review inventory processes, provide improvement recommendations and develop cost center budgets.

Primary responsibilities for role:

• Assist in the product standard cost calculations. Support the maintenance of the Standard Cost Accounting System, reviewing Bill of Materials, Routings, variances and product yields.
• Enter non-plasmatic raw material prices and analyze any resulting purchase price variances.
• Support the analysis of production variances and identify issues to appropriate management.
• Prepare monthly operational reporting including variances analysis and inventory reports as required.
• Assist with calculations of operational KPI's and integrate into monthly reporting.
• Maintain, reconcile and resolve inventory accounts.
• Prepare month end close journal entries.
• Aid in the preparation of the budget and ensure group finance systems are updated with required standard cost and inventory information.
• Assist in the completion of inventory related SOX internal controls.
• Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Some travel may be required.

Knowledge, skills, & abilities:

Excellent written and communication skills. Detail-oriented, with sound analytical ability and creative problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word) required. Experience with SAP or an advanced ERP system strongly desired.

Requirements:

BA or BS degree in accounting or equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience.

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Occupational demands:

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton

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