Senior Cost Accountant

• Role
  
  Summary:
  
  Cost Accounting, Accounting,
• Reason for hiring (New role/Backfill?):
  Previous person relocate and pursue another avenue
• Location:
  Columbus MS
• Employment Type:
• (FTE/Contract/Part-Time) FTE
• Onsite/ Remote/ Hybrid? 100% onsite then (1day wfh set up) after 6 months
• Potential growth in the company: YES, most people are growing internally, managers started off as interns and now they are managers
• Working Hours: 9-5pm
• Parking:
• Years of experience: 3 or more
• People Management/ Individual Contributor? Individual contributor but Project leadership/people management would be preferable.
• This person is a POC when Accounting Manager

Top 5 Requirements (Must-Haves):

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Accounting background 3-4 years
• Cost accounting preferred
• Excel
• Someone who wants growth

Nice to haves (Preferred):

• Manufacturing
• SAP
• Other ERP systems
• Excel
• Power Query,

Interview Process:

First Step:
Phone interview/Teams HM

Second Step:
Onsite interview/tour (HM, Controller, Manager) HM and other

Requisition Summary'

The Senior Cost Accountant performs key functions in the accounting department with a strong emphasis in cost accounting. The is a highly visible role helping to analyze purchase price variances, monitor cost changes on engine models, and participate in month end closing processes. We are looking for a high energy leader who has a track record of contributing to the success of operations and process improvements.

This position is based in our Columbus, MS facility.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare timely, accurate, and meaningful reports, cost analyses, and cost factor recommendations.
• Ensure accurate cost standards are established and variances are properly recorded.
• Participate and support month-end closing and forecast activities.
• Prepare and analyze assigned meaningful journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Provide accurate and detailed analysis on purchase price variances.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and assist with periodic inventory counts.
• Lead quarterly engine count and prepare corresponding reconciliations.
• Execute internal control reviews and testing as assigned.
• Conduct monthly analysis on changes in costs for typical engine models.
• Ensure USMCA analysis is prepared timely for quarterly reporting.
• Prepare various management reports, financial comments and provide key data as requested.
• Create, engage, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years’ accounting experience required, preferably in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with a desire to learn other accounting technology.
• SAP/ERP system experience preferred.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy.
• Communicate with impact and clarity to all levels of team members.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• High-energy team player willing to serve as resource to all business partners.