Details

Location
Akron OH
Division
Accounting

Contact

Hannah Strevell
440.672.1288
hannah@ringsidetalent.com

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to work for our client located in Akron. The ideal candidate will align with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

Responsibilities:

  • Supports annual standard cost process as well as quarterly cost movement reviews
  • Leads annual physical inventory processes and related reconciliations
  • Proactively seeks out ways to improve processes and accuracy and drive efficiency
  • Monitor processes and controls relating to inventory transactions and reporting failures and areas for improvement
  • Analyze actual manufacturing costs and report on variances from standard costs, understanding root cause, and corrective actions
  • Performs the monthly accounting close process, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entry postings
  • Support compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and related audits
  • Lead and manage quarterly excess and obsolete inventory review
  • Other ad-hoc requests/analysis/projects

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum of 3 years of cost accounting experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of financial and accounting principles and processes
  • An analytical mindset and be a self-starter, being able to see opportunities and solve problems independently
  • Good communication and time management skills