Senior Cost Accountant

Job description
Are you an experienced Cost Accountant who enjoys working in dynamic manufacturing environments?

Would you like to work with a business who treat their accountants as business partners and value their input?

Our exclusive partner, a global multi-billion USD turnover aerospace manufacturing organisation, is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant with experience within a manufacturing environment to join one of their flagship manufacturing sites currently undergoing significant investment. This role offers tangible prospects of career progression as the organisation undergoes a major period of growth.

Responsibilities of the Senior Cost Accountant:
• Budget & Cost Variance Analysis: Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify and rectify discrepancies
• Monthly Closing & Reporting: Collaborate with the Controller to close inventory and analyze monthly reports for management.
• Cycle Counting: Coordinate cycle counts and year-end counts for audit purposes.
• Special Projects: Handle special projects as assigned.
• Establishing Standard Costs: Work with Engineering and Purchasing Departments to set standard costs for all new manufactured parts

Required skills of the Senior Cost Accountant:
• Extensive knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures within manufacturing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of US GAAP/IFRS.
• Expert knowledge of Excel.
• ERP knowledge required (Infor Manufacturing ERP desired), excellent knowledge and experience with complex manufacturing software required
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus.

Salary: $80K - $++K DOE

If you are a Senior Cost Accountant, seeking a position in a growing organisation offering stability and genuine prospects of progression, apply today.

Suitable candidates will be contacted within 24 hours!