Cost Accounting Manager

Company: SIKA USA
Location: Chino
Posted on: March 20, 2020

Job Description:

Sika/Parex USA is looking for a Cost Accounting Manager . The ideal candidate must possess leadership qualities, ambition, dedication, and be progressive with technological systems and processes. This position will be responsible for the full cost accounting function, as well as facets of general ledger accounting and financial analysis for our multi-location manufacturing Company. They will need to exercise discretion and judgment, under limited supervision, in application of learned accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial or related reports by performing the duties listed below. Cost Accounting Manager Exciting Challenges : Full oversight of standard cost maintenance and updates of new and existing raw material and finish goods inventory. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, updates general ledger accounts based on independent analysis, documents business transactions for review with business partners. Creates and monitors overhead and labor rates based on independent analysis of cost variables Review all standard cost variances including Purchase Price, Manufacturing, and Labor and O/H; Gathers dialogue from plant management regarding variances and progressively works with fellow business leaders to improve manufacturing process as well as absorption of costs. Work with production locations on scrap and obsolescence write-offs and reserves - make judgments as to adequacy of reserves and recommend to management Using acquired knowledge of inventory procedures and variations from plant to plant, as well as professional discretion and judgment, oversees plant physical inventory counts which may require travel. Perform month end close and related account reconciliations as assigned. Use knowledge of accounting principles to make recommendations regarding accounting adjustments. Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time based on assessments of facts and circumstances applying to such tasks Independently determines (based on acquired knowledge of accounting principles) proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits. Independently reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports. Uses judgment and discretion in making same. Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates accounting control procedures. Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures. Submits recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation. We Need Your Skills : Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a bachelor's degree in business with emphasis in Accounting/Finance, is required; or equivalent; plus, a minimum of eight years of directly related Cost Accounting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data in a fast paced environment, Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done. Proficiency with MS Word and Excel. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Experience using JDE, SAP, and/or Hyperion a plus Travel nationwide to plants, minimum 2 x quarter to large locations, 2 x year to smaller locations.

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