Senior Cost Accountant - Sarasota, United States - Sourcepro Search Llc

Description

This includes inventory accounting, product costing for existing and new products, sales margin analysis and related month-end close accounting activity, as well as other projects as needed.

The collective goal in this position is to provide accurate financial information for management decisions, as well as fulfilling reporting and audit requirements (internal and external).

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesN/ADuties/ResponsibilitiesProvide insight and analysis regarding factors influencing material margin and contribution margin, as well as gross margin and operating margin of the Sarasota operationCollaborate with the other members of the finance team in executing the monthly closing process and analysis of operational resultsResponsible for setting annual standard costs and labor ratesDrive initiatives for continuous improvement of processes and documentation supporting inventory- and sales-related reconciliations and journal entries prepared during the monthly closing cycleRecommend and monitor benchmarks for measuring financial and operating performance for the Sarasota operation.

Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results for business lines within the operation and various operational cost poolsSupport of financial and SOX audits particularly related to cost accounting areas of responsibilityAssess cost accounting-related financial activities to ensure compliance with all regulations and accounting principlesAssist in establishing and monitoring financial goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for Sarasota operations, including collaborating with the team responsible for inventory accuracyOther special projects and responsibilities as neededRequired Skills/AbilitiesAbility to contribute to and lead teams to produce quality deliverables within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projectsAbility to prepare and analyze financial and operational reports, statements and projections and collaborate with the Operations team on opportunities for continuous and strategic improvementStrong analytical, communication, interpersonal and leadership skillsStrong collaborator and team player with a willingness and desire to build cross-functional relationships where subject matter expertise is required for business decisionsSolution focused mindset with a flexible attitude and approach to achieving outcomesAdvanced Microsoft Office skills, especially MS ExcelSelf-motivated and self-directedEducation And ExperienceBachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting or Business with strong cost accounting experience3+ years proven accounting experience, CMA or CPA preferred2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including product costingExperience with inventory accounting and reconciliation in a manufacturing environment for products with multi-level bill of materialsExperience with design and maintenance of internal controlsKnowledge of general accounting and cost accounting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesPhysical RequirementsAbility to sit for prolonged periods of timeThis position may require occasional travel domestically which should be less than 5% of total time during a year.