Cost Accountant

POSITION PURPOSE: To work with product costing and special projects at the corporate office. Assists and supports the Corporate Directors of Accounting and Costing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Manage Cost Accounting – Assist with product costing at all plants and ensure accurate cost roll ups based on valuation of input materials.
2. Financial, Forecast and Pricing – Assist with special projects as needed. 
3. Cost Savings – Assist with Cost Savings projects at the plants and corporate office to comply with SP27 goals.  Provide reporting updates and review for accuracy.  Participate in monthly special project calls with all locations and provide YTD savings updates based on a combination of project savings and yield/efficiency savings.
4. Cost Analysis and Allocation – Assist with weekly and monthly cost to produce and P&L reports. Issue raw material blends and verify daily shop order accuracy.  Evaluate standard labor and overhead rates and update as needed.
5. New Item Setup – Setup any new products or purchased items in Adage system and any updates or revisions to current items that are pushed down from our labeling & specifications manager.
6. Month End Close – Assist with month-end closing duties as needed.
7. Special Projects – Assist in any pricing requests and other projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

5-10 years of experience in manufacturing accounting

Certificates, licenses, registrations  - None at this time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods through-out the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, on occasion.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.