Sonance Hiring for Senior Cost Accountant at Minden Full Time

Description:

Are you looking for your next big leap? Do you want to be part of a fast growing, fast moving innovative tech company? Sonance is looking for a Senior-Level Cost Accountant with experience in the manufacturing industry! This is a high-profile position with room for advancement. As a leading member of the finance team, the Senior Cost Accountant will have a great opportunity to work side by side with our executive team by providing cost analysis and shepherd this facet of the finance department. This Senior Cost Accountant position is responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing, Production and Purchasing costing analysis and inventory for all business locations. They are responsible for comparing standard cost to actual cost and identifying and explaining variances by customer, purchase orders, part number and production jobs. They must also work closely with engineering and manufacturing personnel to set up, resolve variances and adjust Bills of Materials (BOM’s). The Senior Cost Accountant will actively participate as a leader in the development of controlling processes and documentation.

Requirements:

Roles & Responsibilities of Senior Cost Accountant

• Develop and maintain cost accounting system that ensures accurate costing
• Develop Business Plan (BP) & Reforesting; Rolling Forecasts (RF)
• Coordinate with Manufacturing and Finance leaders on the development of KPIs to connect strategic company goals within the day-to-day operations
• Produce daily production, variance and ad hoc reports
• Review and analyze standard and actual costs for variances and prepare reports
• Update standard costs and ensure accuracy in the Bill of Materials (BOM’s)
• Prepare, analyze and report monthly gross margin analysis by customer, part number and production jobs
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services to determine effects on costs
• Study and collect data to determine costs of business activities such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor
• Responsible for account reconciliation of physical inventories and cycle counts
• Prepare periodic inventory reserves reconciliation, analyzing inventory for risk, and monitoring with support from internal stakeholders
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing by analyzing inventory and preparing supplemental reports as needed
• Work on special projects and travel 20% as required to domestic and international Sonance locations (Headquarters; San Clemente, CA / International locations; Europe and China)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities of Senior Cost Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or similar and five (5) years or more in manufacturing cost accounting experience is preferred
• Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations/ guide executives
• Significant hands-on experience using an integrated ERP system
• Proficiency in Excel, experience in manipulating large databases a plus
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory and cost accounting
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP as it applies to a manufacturing environment is required
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments
• Must be a team player who also works well independently
• Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations/ guide executives
• Experience in Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) implementation is a plus

*Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits With Sonance

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + many voluntary benefits on the first of the month following employment

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