As a Cost Accounting Specialist you will support the business by providing accurate and timely data related to product costs, distribution operations and relevant variances. You will be responsible for product costing, month end close activities and preparation of the annual manufacturing budget for a network of distribution and blend centers.

Key Responsibilities :

• Providing superior financial analysis to drive Distribution Operations performance through the preparation and review of periodic financial statements and providing ad hoc analyses.
• Assist with month end close activities related to production and manufacturing operations and preparation of internal management reporting.
• Administration of the Magna Carta inventory policy and conducting monthly meetings with Technical and Production to discuss quality of inventory and required actions.
• Preparation of the annual manufacturing budgets, detailed by category & cost center for the determination of accurate product costs.
• Completing the quarterly product recosts in support of accurate inventory valuation and business decisions focused on product profitability.
• Preparation and completion of periodic LIFO reporting to Corporate Finance.
• Responsible for leading and reconciliation of the annual physical inventory.
• Preparation and completion of various year-end Corporate, or US Government, financial or manufacturing statistics schedules.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or related field is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of cost accounting experience is required
• Must possess a comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls, and display strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are also required.

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