Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Job summary
This position is a salary role.$70 – 90K per year, depending on experience!
Job seniority: associate level
Responsibilities
• Lead the month-end close process for manufacturing activities• Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations and schedules• Conduct in-depth analysis of production labor and overhead absorption• Collaborate in the preparation and presentation of weekly plant forecasts• Collaborate with Data Control, Engineering, and the New Product Development teams• Provide support for all plant costing activities• Maintain and prepare analyses on direct labor efficiency and productivity• Work closely with the Plant Controller to schedule and manage the annual standard cost review• Oversee the employee purchase program• Record, track, and reconcile weekly scrap collections and recoveries• Track appropriation requests and monitor actual to budget progress• Ensure timely approval of vendor invoices• Safeguard the plant's fixed assets• Assist in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and the annual budget• Assist with the preparation and delivery of information supporting the annual external audit• Serve as a backup to the Plant Controller
Requirements
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required• Two to five years of experience in Cost Accounting is mandatory• Prior experience in a plant manufacturing environment is highly desired• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment• Proficient in interacting and communicating effectively with all organizational levels• Strong proficiency in MS Excel• Ability to work with various financial and reporting systems• Advanced problem-solving skills