Cost Accountant II

Nikon Metrology, LLC • Brighton, MI • 10h ago

Why Nikon Metrology?

You would be joining a global company and becoming part of the future, giving you the opportunity to enter a career where you can help to shape and define innovation.

Job Purpose:

Nikon Metrology is seeking aCost Accountant II who is a key finance team contributor that interacts with all departments in the organization. This role manages the daily activities of the organization's cost accounting function. This role works closely with a staff accountant to ensure expenditures are classified appropriately to calculate product line costs.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Will include, but not limited to the following:

Ensures that costs are accurately charged to the appropriate department;

Capture and classify cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines

Oversee and participate in periodic cycle counts

Compare actual costs to historical or projected costs and reports on variance;

Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes;

Provide cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting;

Research and resolve discrepancies or variances between actual and expected costs;

Conduct cost-benefit analysis and provide recommendations for cost reduction;

Monitor various financial activities and prepare reports accordingly;

Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance cost accounting accuracy and timeliness;

Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for manufactured goods and services.

Administers internal controls and audits of policies and procedures meant to preserve the organization's assets.

Provide financial leadership to the factory management team

Ancillary Responsibilities:

Participate in production meetings to support shop floor needs and analysis

Partner with Manufacturing Director and Engineering Teams to meet company objectives

Lead and mentor staff accountant while developing and maintaining a collaborate culture

Assist Director of Accounting with local cash flow projections and vendor relationship management.

Support internal/external financial audits

All other duties, as needed or required.

Qualifications:

Essential

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

5+ years of cost accounting experience; preferably in an industrial manufacturing setting

3 years' general ledger accounting experience;

Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations with GAAP and IFRS;

Advanced Excel skills, ability to create Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP for analysis and use complex excel formulas.

Ability to manipulate large amounts of data;

High attention to detail and accuracy;

Minimum of 3 years' experience working with a fully integrated ERP system;

Desirable

MS Navision

CPA

Functional Competencies:

Strong organization skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Team player and can work independently

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Working knowledge of foreign currency and translation

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit for long periods

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