Senior Cost Accountant
- Employer
- Creative Financial Staffing
- Location
- Janesville, Wisconsin
- Posted
- Nov 01, 2024
- Closes
- Nov 03, 2024
- Ref
- 2843206176
- Certification
- CMA: Preferred
- Work Mode
- Work from office
- Hours
- Full Time
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Organization Type
- Corporate
Senior Cost Accountant
We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant with a specialized focus on Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) implementation. This role is pivotal in overseeing the integration of MRP systems, ensuring accurate cost accounting practices, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
WHY TO CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY:
RESPONSIBLITIES of SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT:
MRP Implementation and Integration:
Cost Accounting Management:
Process Optimization:
Reporting and Analysis:
Training and Support:
Requirements for the Senior Cost Accountant:
We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant with a specialized focus on Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) implementation. This role is pivotal in overseeing the integration of MRP systems, ensuring accurate cost accounting practices, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
WHY TO CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY:
- Division of a Publicly Traded Organization
- Offers a $13,000 Annual Scholarship Opportunity for ALL Employees
- Large Company Things but Small Company Feel
- Strong Leadership in Place
- Great Working Schedule - Every other Friday OFF
RESPONSIBLITIES of SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT:
- Lead the implementation of MRP systems, collaborating closely with IT, operations, and finance teams.
- Customize MRP modules to align with specific manufacturing processes and business needs.
- Ensure seamless integration of MRP with existing ERP and financial systems.
- Develop and maintain standard cost models for materials, labor, and overhead.
- Analyze manufacturing variances and provide insights to improve cost efficiencies.
- Implement cost accounting methodologies to accurately capture production costs.
- Streamline manufacturing processes through MRP utilization, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
- Conduct regular reviews of MRP data integrity and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare financial reports related to manufacturing costs, variances, and performance metrics.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on cost analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Train end-users on MRP functionality and provide ongoing support to ensure effective system utilization.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on MRP-related inquiries and issues.
Requirements for the Senior Cost Accountant:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- Proven experience (3-5+ years) in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).