SUMMARY: The Cost Accounting Manager will perform a wide range of accounting functions with emphasis on cost accounting, month-end closing and inventory management. The role provides key product cost data to top management on a monthly basis.  Also, it will prepare timely, accurate and meaningful reports, cost analyses and cost factor recommendations.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Primary accountabilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain product sales and cost of sales records.
• Ensure accurate cost standards are established and variances properly recorded.  
• Analyze gross margins to ensure accurate product costing. 
• Prepare and analyze assigned cost accounting journal vouchers and account reconciliations.
• Participate and support month-end closings.
• Ensure procedures are followed for S&O material and that appropriate reserves are maintained.   
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and assist with periodic inventories.
• Perform internal control reviews as assigned.   
• Participate in year-end closing activities (10K, tax and audit schedules).

Required Skills

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.

Required Experience

• 6 years progressive work related experience with demonstrated proficiency in the discipline/technology/process related to the position
• 1 to 3 years managing teams and/or significant projects

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.