Cost Accountant

Job Description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

General Summary:

This position will assist with the financial aspects of a large, multi-business unit manufacturing and distribution facility.  This includes performing a range of cost accounting, inventory analysis, budgeting, quarterly plan reviews and general accounting activities.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within their area of responsibility. 
• Supports all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in preparation of annual plant budget and quarterly reforecasts (PPR’s – Profit Positioning Reports). 
• Assists department managers with obtaining data such as prior year spends, current actuals, etc. 
• Consolidates overhead spending and performs review of purchase prices for direct manufacturing costs. 
• Notifies corporate of purchasing changes of 10% of more.
• Responsible for conducting month-end closing activities with department managers to ensure accurate and timely reporting of all inventory movements, production, etc. 
• Executes SAP month-end closing from review and elimination of all master data-related errors through settlement. 
• Prepares journal entries as needed. 
• Assists with preparation of monthly cost reports to include both overhead and DMC (direct manufacturing cost) spending and analysis. 
• Prepares variance analysis between planned vs. actual spend and efficiencies.
• Establishes and monitors labor and utility costs in WIP (Work In Process) inventory. 
• Maintains costing systems and inputs data into SAP as needed.
• Prepares and coordinates the disposal requisitions of non-conforming or obsolete inventory, equipment and/or raw materials.
• Conducts analysis of labor hours and dollars by functional area, including both full-time and temporary employees.
• Monitors hourly benefits liability estimates and allocation of actual costs.
• Reconciles all balance sheet accounts.
• Participates in MRO (Maintenance and Repair Operations) cycle count process and performs inventory reserve calculations based on inventory levels, inventory turns and obsolete material identification.
• Prepares, analyzes and reviews cost data in support and assistance of department managers.
• Reviews all BOM’s (Bill of Materials) for price / quantity variance issues through resolution.
• Leads plant cost savings initiatives, including idea generation, tracking and reporting.
• Adheres to all Corporate Accounting requirements, practices and policies. 

• Promotes fair and consistent adherence to all local and corporate policies and procedures.
• Fosters and maintains good employee relations through all the appropriate methods of communications and positive employee relations practices.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communications skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media – verbal, written, etc.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite – especially Excel). 
• Experience in SAP PP/PC systems preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and make appropriate recommendations.
• Basic working knowledge of manufacturing and distribution operations.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• 3 - 5 years previous Cost Accounting / Financial Management experience in a fast-paced, multi-business unit manufacturing environment preferred.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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