Babich & Associates - Dallas, TX
posted 27 days ago
The Manufacturing Cost Accountant / Analyst position is a critical role within a DFW-based manufacturing facility, responsible for providing comprehensive financial and accounting support. This role encompasses a variety of tasks including month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The successful candidate will work closely with both internal and external auditors to ensure the integrity of financial data and adherence to GAAP and SOX regulations. The position requires a proactive approach to financial analysis, providing reliable and accurate information necessary for operational control and decision-making. In this role, the accountant will perform daily, weekly, and monthly financial reviews and analyses, ensuring that all financial accounting information is documented and certified for correctness and completeness. The candidate will prepare month-end close journal entries, manage the accuracy of financial records related to third-party and intercompany revenues, and conduct variance analysis to support the Sales Director with monthly sales reports. Additionally, the accountant will assist in the annual planning process, working directly with cost center managers to review assumptions and identify potential issues. The Manufacturing Cost Accountant / Analyst will also be responsible for creating informative reports that highlight business trends and opportunities for improvement, suggesting process enhancements to senior management based on analytical findings. This position requires strong communication skills to act as a liaison between departments regarding reporting requirements and to conduct training sessions as necessary. The role will report directly to the Plant Controller and will require on-site presence to effectively manage the responsibilities associated with this position.