Cost Accountant

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for applying principals of accounting in the manufacture of products, conduct studies to provide detailed cost information by product for management analysis and maintain accurate, material, labor and overhead costs for each product and its applied inventory value in accordance with GAAP.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Developing, setting and analyzing cost standards.
• Plans, studies and collects data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, labor, and overhead.
• Analyzes data obtained and provides summary reports to management. Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided to determine effects on cost.
• Prepares periodic reviews of bill of materials accuracy and inputs changes to BOM’s as required.
• Prepares quotes for new items or changes to existing items.
• Administers the schedule of cycle counts, and the process of booking adjustments and analyzing variances.
• Responsible for the adequacy and regular testing of internal controls for they cycle count process.
• Responsible for tracking and communicating slow moving and obsolete inventory.
• Responsible for month end close including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participation in the Annual Independent External Audit.
• Provides ad hoc cost analysis and decision-making support to Operations and other staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience or combination.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Excel, Access, ERP systems (JD Edwards a plus)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge in MS Word & Excel, and ERP software – Preferably JD Edwards or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, use time efficiently and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

PFNonwovens offers the following: 

· PFN offers quarterly incentives bonus

· Annual discretionary bonus.

· Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available on the first day of employment.

·3 personal days after 90 days.

· Up to Two Weeks of vacation after 2 months.

·401(k) match.

· Tuition reimbursement.

· PFN has an on-site Café with made to order meals.

· On-site state-of-the-art fitness center at no charge to team members.

· Holiday and company events provided by company.