SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT
Who is Senior plc?
Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 30 operating businesses in 13 countries.
Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets.
The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.
Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …
Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence
Who is SSP?
Senior Aerospace SSP, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and qualifying complex ducting systems for aerospace applications.
Since its humble roots in 1945, the campus has now expanded to include a 59,000 sq.
ft high-volume production facility, in addition to its legacy 131,000 ft2 main buildings which combined, accommodate over 500 employees.
Vertically integrated with its own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO certified engineering lab, Senior Aerospace SSP acquired by Senior PLC in 1995 and has continued its expansion into new programs and technologies.
Why join SSP?
Senior Aerospace SSP is the leader of innovative design and manufacturing methods in the area of complex aerospace systems.
Joining out team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team.
You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off.
Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!
If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.
S.
Export Compliance Screening.
SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT
What does the job involve?
Summary: This position will be responsible for all activities of the cost accounting function, including standard cost roll, bills of material, direct and indirect labor, overhead rates and absorption, and product cost development.
The position provides direct support to Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, Planning, and Plant Operations for all facets related to the movement and costing of inventory.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
Collect cost information, develop, and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and record organization.
Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided to determine effects on costs.
Determine variable and fixed costs and labor and overhead rates.
Responsible for efficiencies, productivity, utilization and other cost related KPIs
Responsible for inventory reconciliation with GL, WIP aging and WIP variances.
Supporting purchasing for cost rolls, PPV and OPV and operations with cycle count and physical inventory
Assist in developing cost related budgets for the company (department and work centers).
Analyze and report profit margins analysis.
Prepare (monthly, quarterly, and annual) cost forecasts.
Assist in month-end and year end closing.
Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions.
Responsible for E&O, LCM and Inventory capitalization reserves.
Analyzing actual manufacturing costs vs.
standard costs and cost variances.
Providing support to engineering to ensure labor hours are being booked to projects accurately.
Providing supporting schedules, reconciliations, and roll forward worksheets for various General Ledger Accounts.
Assisting with internal and external audits.
Makes estimates of new and proposed product or service costs.
Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
Other projects as assigned by the management.
In addition to the above, Accountants and Analysts are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices.
Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
A bachelor’s degree with major studies in accounting or business administration.
3-5+ years of experience with Cost Accounting / Financial Analysis
Required Skills:
Language: Ability to communicate in English (verbally and written) effectively with all levels of employees within the Company.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Strong Excel skills
Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply all accounting principles.
Other Abilities: To perform this job successfully an individual must have experience with MAPICS manufacturing software and excellent MS Excel skills.