Job Description

Principal Accountabilities

-Assist in the preparation and execution of month end closing procedures for the cost module.
-Ensure all cost-related transactions are accurately recorded and posted within the closing period.
-Collaborate with production and purchasing departments to gather necessary information for the month end close.
-Communicate any discrepancies or issues identified during closing process to relevant teams for resolution.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all month end closing activities and cost related transactions.
-Oversee the costing of inventory and production activities.
-Assist in annual physical inventory count and external auditors’ liaison and coordination.
-Conduct regular inventory reconciliations and variance analysis.
-Manage and update product costing in SAP ensuring alignment with actual costs.
-Maintain and update cost accounting systems and processes within SAP.
-Perform detailed cost analysis and provide cost estimates for various projects.
-Maintain and update standard cost models for products.
-Support internal and external audit by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to cost accounting.
-Ability to travel to manufacturing site (Whiting, VT) daily and resolve any issues that may arise.

Qualification and Experience
-Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required with 2+ years of experience as a cost accountant
- Sound knowledge of GAAP/IFRS along with other accounting and cost control principles
-Strong communication (written and verbal) skills along with an analytical/technical mindset.
-Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining focus and attention to detail and properly handling
-confidential financial information.

Skill Sets
-SAP CO Module Experience is a Must (SAP NetWeaver)
-Additional relevant SAP modules (FI, MM and PP) is a plus
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices
-Experience with account reconciliation and variance analysis.

Personal Attributes
-Ensures thoroughness in all tasks and projects.
-Able to interpret and analyze data effectively.
-Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes and outcomes

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