Cost Accounting Specialist

Overview

The Cost Accounting Specialist is responsible forfull-cycle accounting duties, investment analysis,OPEXbudget management, and month-end close.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Assist with month-end closeand financial reports
• Manage andassistbudgetsfor all departments
• Assist managers with yearly/long-term business planning
• Monitor intercompany transactions and perform reconciliation as needed
• Handle Warranty Allowance
• Prepare quarterly inventory valuation
• Assistexternalauditors with quarterly and annual audits by providing requested information
• Product Life Cycle profitability management for new models
• Prompt, regular, predictable attendance
• Physical presence at work during all scheduled work hours
• Overtime and weekend work as required
• Required to work with, handle, store, or otherwise manage hazardous materials, and must comply withall applicable regulationsestablishedby the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Responsibilities include ensuring safe and compliant management of hazardous materialsin accordance withstate and federal regulatory requirements.
• May berequiredtoparticipatein training for handling of hazardous materials.
• All other job duties as assigned

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and elevate matters as required

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP
• Ability to organize and tomanage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to research, evaluate, and resolve problems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Preferred

Education & Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in Finance or Accounting field
• Manufacturing costing experience
• SAP experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Working Conditions:

• 100% ofwork in office environment
• Overtime as needed for monthly closing