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Assist in the development of financial plans and forecasts, and the analysis of operational results. Prime day-to-day responsibility will be cost accounting; monitor and report inventories, standard cost revisions and the operating budget will be key responsibilities.\nKey Responsibilities:\nManufacturing Cost Accounting:\nDemonstrate comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing work order processes, including bills of materials (BOMs), production routings, operating standards, standard costing, and overhead absorption methodologies.\nInventory Accounting and Reconciliation:\nPerform detailed inventory reconciliations between the inventory subledger and general ledger, ensuring accurate valuation, transaction integrity, and timely resolution of discrepancies.\nMonth-End Close and Inventory Valuation:\n Support month-end closing activities, including preparation of inventory-related journal entries, inventory adjustments, account reconciliations, and excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory reserve calculations.\nCost Allocation and Burden Rate Management:\nAnalyze manufacturing cost structures and develop departmental cost pools to support appropriate cost allocation methodologies. Evaluate, maintain, and periodically update labor and overhead burden rates to ensure accurate product costing.\nManufacturing Variance Analysis:\nConduct comprehensive analysis of purchase price variances (PPV), material usage variances, labor efficiency variances, and manufacturing overhead absorption variances. Identify underlying cost drivers and recommend corrective actions.\nOperational and Financial Reporting:\nInterpret complex manufacturing and operational data and translate findings into actionable financial reporting, performance metrics, and management recommendations.\nProduction Efficiency and Cost Performance:\nEvaluate actual versus earned standard hours, production volume, capacity utilization, machine efficiency, product mix, overhead spending, equipment downtime, routing accuracy, and labor charging practices to assess their impact on manufacturing costs and profitability.\nCross-Functional Business Partnership:\nCollaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to identify cost improvement opportunities, validate manufacturing standards, strengthen cost controls, and support continuous improvement initiatives.\nInventory Cycle Counts & Compliance\nManage and analyze inventory cycle counts, including aged WIP, ensuring compliance with corporate inventory policies and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.\nInventory Valuation Accuracy\nMonitor and maintain inventory valuation accuracy by reviewing material costing, E&O exposure, and inventory transaction behavior.\nInventory Control Tools\nMaintain ASATs and other inventory-control tools to ensure alignment with corporate standards and audit requirements.\nStandard & Job Cost Management\nUpdate and maintain standard costs and job costs within the ERP system; perform cost rolls and support periodic cost updates.\nHigh-Value Transaction Review\nReview and approve high-value or unusual inventory transactions from warehouse and operations teams to ensure proper financial treatment.\nProfitability Reporting\nPrepare product-line P&Ls and customer-level profitability reports to support business decision-making and margin\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution\n3-5 years’ experience in an accounting function or related field in aerospace, automotive, medical, or related industrial manufacturing environment\nStrong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and related computer skills and working knowledge of ERP systems (prefer QAD/Syteline Manufacturing software).\nEmployees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position\nEmployees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position;\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or other business discipline\n2-3 years of directly related work experience - standard cost system, manufacturing, aerospace. \nQAD and Oracle ERP system experience highly desirable.\nStrong excel skills preferred\nStrong organizational skills, and be able to interact with all organization levels\nExperience working in a Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 controls (SOX) environment and maintaining compliance as defined by SOX\nExceptional written/oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills\nExperience managing multiple complex projects and delivering under tight deadlines and resource constraints.\nFamiliarity with standard cost accounting\nCompensation and Benefits:\nThe position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. 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