Cost Accountant - Cincinnati, United States - SCRAM Systems

    SCRAM Systems
    SCRAM Systems Cincinnati, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description
    Job Summary:

    The primary responsibility of the Cost Accountant is to ensure proper treatment of all financial activity associated with plant operations. Manage accurate cost analysis/reporting and provide insight to support informed decisions. This includes monitoring transactions associated with purchasing, production, inventory, and distribution.

    Duties/Responsibilities:
    • Ensure accurate records and documentation for inventory costing.
    • Compile product costs, including direct labor, direct materials and overhead.
    • Lead planning, reporting, and analysis of standard product costing. Updates standards when appropriate and identifies potential impact.
    • Drive continuous financial improvement and introduce process control as needed.
    • Works closely and collaboratively across multi-department teams to provide cost accounting support and resolve cost and inventory issues.
    • Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
    • Conduct account reconciliations and analysis, particularly focusing on inventory reconciliation and cost of goods sold.
    • Investigate and report reasons behind significant variances, includes review of PPV, revaluation, repairs, and scrap.
    • Utilize ERP system to effectively manage and analyze data.
    Experience and Skills
    Skills/Abilities:
    • Advanced literacy with Microsoft office, especially Excel.
    • Knowledge of fully integrated ERP system, preferred JDE
    • Strong organizational, analytical and communications skills.
    Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
    • Large ERP experience, preferred JDE
    • 10+ years of cost accounting experience
    Physical Requirements (With or without reasonable accommodation):
    • Sitting: Under 15%
    • Standing: 15 to 40 %
    *** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.