SUMMARY

Automotive manufacturer in Lawrenceburg, TN (on-site role)

Senior Cost Accountant

The Role assists the Controller with various financial, analytical and accounting functions as well as manage, co-ordinate and assist in the development and maintenance of product costs, the analysis of operational variances and the generation of production metric reporting at the Lawrenceburg TN facility.

Key responsibilities include:

Maintain check methods to confirm transaction entry to MRP system

Maintain Daily financial reports

Analyze DL/IDL variances daily

Perform scrap analysis

Lead with development of product costs for budget

Generate weekly reports to include material variance, direct labor variance and lead with variance analysis

Make recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures

Assist with database maintenance/updating (Defect database)

Conduct standard cost updates and maintenance

Monitor MRP system for accuracy, including errors in receiving, production reporting, shipping, and routings

Review production, shipping, receiving and move ticket transactions as needed

Update and post all internal part number cross reference sheets where needed

Determine and recommend improvements in current standards

Assist the materials department with monthly inventory activities

Create product structure and maintain bills of material for all manufacturing goods

Produce proper documentation on questions regarding information that has been entered into the system

Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies

Report on periodic variances and their causes, with a focus on DL/IDL variances

Validate the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close

Provide information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations. Analyze financial reports and translate them into concise summaries for management

Support coordination and preparation of the month end close process as well as budget and forecast process.

Preparation of financial models to support different budget and forecast scenarios

Provide assistance to operating management in assigned areas to facilitate proper implementation and control of budgeted plans and objectives.

Track financial status by monitoring and researching variances from plan

Determine financial status by comparing and analyzing plans and forecasts with actual results

Review customer pricing changes and retro billings and ensure that the pricing database is correct and up to date (for manufacturing locations)

Improve financial status by analyzing results and variances; identifying trends; recommending actions

Always promote an atmosphere of teamwork

Assist in any way to any employee, necessary to promote a successful operation emphasizing customer satisfaction

Ensure that a clean and safe work environment is always maintained

Ensure personal and associate awareness and understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO/TS 16949 (includes ISO 9001) Standards, and company policies and procedures.

During management system audit events provide evidence in support of conformance with appropriate standards and procedures and participate in corrective action activities as necessary.

Promote an atmosphere of team-work at all times

Ensure that a clean and safe work environment is always maintained

Complete any other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements:

Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Working towards an advanced degree desired.

Must have at least 5+ years of experience in accounting with a strong cost accounting background.

Must have strong computer skills. Advanced Excel knowledge and ERP experience required. Trans4M experience desired.