Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties Include:
- Apply fundamental accounting theories and concepts to support the cost accounting function
- Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, labor, and finished goods
- Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost and margins
- Ownership for item set-up and cost updates to drive accuracy of all bills of materials
- Collect and analyze all relevant costing data to develop and maintain accurate cost estimates for materials and labor; Update on ad hoc basis as needed
- Review of the integrity and reasonableness of the cost accounting systems on a periodic basis; Establish a recurring cadence and process for updates
- Manage the cost accounting module in D365 including open & close of inventory module at month-end
- Calculate actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing estimated costs to actual production costs and investigate variances
- Review production batches for reasonableness and consult with production to resolve anomalies
- Perform daily KMT inventory reconciliation and month end inventory reconciliations
- Measure, track, and report on accuracy of batch order cost estimates vs. actuals
- Analyze labor absorption and correct variances to ensure cost accuracy
- Coordinate periodic physical inventory counts, ensure adjustments are booked accordingly
- Provide guidance and recommendations for periodic inventory revaluations; advise on required accrual rates to cover potential inventory de-valuations
- Ensure prompt updates are made to cost estimates to reflect new transfer pricing changes
- Manage month-end financial close process for inventory and related items, and liaising with finance team on the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (CPA preferred)
- 7 or more years of related general accounting experience in a complex manufacturing environment
- Ability to lead a holistic costing environment including the standardization and automation of best in class costing practices, drive continuous improvement in the function and successfully partner with business leaders
- Experience and familiarity with multiple costing methodologies and the ability to make informed recommendations on method of best fit for varying manufacturing environments
- Experience with Microsoft D365 is an asset
- Possesses a strong systems background and excellent analytical skills
- Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and with competing priorities
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
