Senior Cost Accountant

Are you looking for a great opportunity in Aiken, South Carolina? Come join our team at Emerson Discrete Automation.

We are currently looking for a Senior Cost Accountant.

 

 IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE: 


* Maintain the company's cost systems for various plants


* Roll and verify standard / current costs for all products


* Review Bill of Material (BOM) and coordinate with plants and departments


* Review and analyze absorption (Material, Labor, Overhead) P&L impact


* Compile Productivity and Efficiency reports for operations and management


* Prepare and analyze, as necessary, excess & obsolete inventory and assures appropriate handling


* Perform Month End closing processes and journal entries


* Reconcile various general ledger accounts including inventory monthly, quarterly, or annually as required


* Coordinate and oversee physical inventories, including reconciliation and recording


* Complete and analyze Gross Profit and Product mix reports for management


* Maintain the company's transfer pricing files and complete transfer pricing study documents


* Complete various inventory reports on monthly basis and other reports as required


* Review departmental budget and spend


* Assist in the company’s various Product Line moves and projects


* Oversee Cost Accountants role


* Other Ad Hoc tasks as required

WHO YOU ARE:

You will use financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities.

You will provide timely and useful information to others across the organization.

You will consider all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles.

 

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: 


* Bachelor degree in Accounting/ Finance or related field


* 3-5 years’ of cost accounting experience


* Demonstrated experience in computerized accounting systems and knowledge of relevant computer technology


* Excellent written and oral communication skills


* Excellent organizational skills


* Ability to work effectively in teams


* Domestic and international travel, 5%


* Intermediate Microsoft Excel Knowledge


* Hyperion, Smartview, Crystal, BAAN and Oracle experience a plus

OUR OFFER TO YOU: 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.  Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.  Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding ...