Lead Cost Accountant

Overview

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JK Findings is a premier manufacturer and wholesaler of precious metal components since 1975. We supply an expansive selection of high-quality offerings at a competitive price and customers, including jewelry wholesalers, manufacturers, designers, and online retailers, rely on us to provide the products needed to run their business.

We are currently seeking a results driven Cost Accountant to lead our product development and manufacturing costing initiatives. This position is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing and production costing initiatives including analyses, identifying and explaining variances, as well as new product development. To be successful, you must understand the product vision, strategy and roadmap to meet customer needs and ensure the best pricing strategy to maximize the company s ROI.

• Completing gross margin analysis of current and new product to determine overall value and ROI. You will prepare, analyze and distribute weekly, monthly and quarterly gross margin information, work with IT department for system issues, and use software and spreadsheet to help with cost decision on production.
• Work effectively with teams to achieve desired results.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with all necessary departments
• Strong analytical skills
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory and cost accounting
• Knowledge of jewelry components preferred but not required
• Minimum of a Bachelor s degree in Accounting/Finance or similar degree with a strong math or business curriculum.
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

Location:

Rochester, NY