Sr Cost Accountant

at Starkey Laboratories, Inc. in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Job Description

Description

Join Starkey, where you will become an integral part of our dynamic and tight-knitted Finance team. Here, your contributions directly influence our organization, and your voice is valued. Our core values-Caring, Fearless, and Dedicated-guide everything we do.

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JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB
This position is responsible for working in a global corporation providing cost accounting support for multiple manufacturing sites. This role will provide cost accounting, reporting and analysis to support company objectives and improvements for inventory management, product cost/ profitability, manufacturing productivity and overall process efficiency across several factories

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS
Develop and implement cost standards for materials and labor
Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing actual results to standard costs
Prepare and input accounting journal entries, documentation, and financial reporting data to support accurate & timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate financial policies
Prepare account reconciliations and reviews, to ensure proper balance sheet valuation and reporting
Prepare and communicate monthly analysis of manufacturing variances and recommend actions for improvement
Partner with site operations to develop and review standards costs & product cost performance
Assist with audits and internal control reviews, including documentation
Support the physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts
Assist in identifying and driving best in class process improvement strategies
Support system updates and maintenance
Update process documentation including accounting policies and procedure

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
Education
4-year degree in Business/Finance/Accounting. An advanced degree and CMA certification is helpful.
Experience
5+ years of related experience working in finance and cost accounting in a manufacturing company
Cost Accounting experience highly desired. Proficient with Oracle ERP

Knowledge / Technical Requirements
Ability to apply knowledge of GAAP & Cost Accounting Standards
Intermediate level of experience required with Oracle, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Competencies, Skills & Abilities
Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
Action oriented and self-motivated
Works with outside agencies, auditors, and vendors
Communicates regularly with employees at all levels of the company
Strong process orientation and problem-solving skills
Ability to get along with others and to work well in a team environment
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Starkey Hearing Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Vet/Disabled.