Sr Cost Accountant

We're seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to collaborate closely with our manufacturing teams, providing vital financial insights for operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include contributing to month-end closings, analyzing production activities for efficiencies, and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions related to inventory and fixed assets.In this role you will be primarily dealing with absorption, variance analysis, P&L review. This will require strong Cost Accounting experience.

Activities include:
- Support month-end close procedures: create journal entries, prepare operational and financial reports, analyze variances, and report on plant performance monthly.
- Conduct financial analysis to monitor spending across various areas, such as scrap, inventory, and plant spending.
- Maintain active involvement in plant operations.
- Review work orders for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor and report on inventory transactions.
- Calculate standard costs for new products and process improvements.
- Ensure the validity and accuracy of our ERP system through coordination with relevant departments.
- Assist in developing annual plant budgets and standard cost calculations.
- Oversee annual physical inventory activities and monthly cycle counts.
- Review and manage asset additions, transfers, and disposals.
- Enhance process documentation and controls related to manufacturing costs and inventory valuation.
- Represent Accounting/Finance on operational improvement teams.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry codes, and governmental regulations.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or Finance)
- Minimum of 4 years of Cost Accounting experience
- Experience dealing with absorption, variance analysis, P&L review
- Advanced in Excel in working with Data, including advanced functions like PIVOT tables, LOOKUPS, IF STATEMENTS, CHARTS, INDEX, MATCH, and CONDITIONAL FORMATTING.
- Strong ERP System experience, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365

Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Work Experience in Accounting at a Manufacturing Facility
- Having SAP ERP System Experience
- Having Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP Experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.