Accountant, Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

THIS ROLE WILL BE ONSITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK IN MELVILLE, NY.

Assist the Controller in providing support to our several manufacturing sites in areas relating to variance analysis, work order management, inventory, process improvement and several other cost-related topics.

Responsibilities

• Creating cost estimates in Excel, including detailed cost build‑ups for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Preparing cost models and templates to support quoting, forecasting, and project planning.
• Adherence to the monthly, quarterly and yearly close process and timeline.
• Account reconciliation and analysis related to inventory reconciliation and cost of goods sold accounts.
• Ensuring the accuracy and reconciliation of the project cost ledger to the balance sheet, including the accuracy of materials, labor, other direct cost, and associated indirect cost.
• Completing the Excess & Obsolete process on a quarterly basis.
• Working closely with Business Management, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Program Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to provide cost accounting support and resolve issues on cost and inventory.
• Coordinating period-end close processes.
• Providing analysis and reporting for labor productivity and manufacturing variances.
• Developing tracking reports and analytics to help identify opportunities.
• Supporting Supply Chain initiatives related to product costing
• Assisting in the development and implementation of training programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required with a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience required with at least 2 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing company.
• Strong Excel skills are required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes is highly desirable.
• Understanding of Project Accounting
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Costpoint