Cost Accountant/Analyst

About the position

The Cost Accountant role at Pyrotek involves reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on material, labor, and other expenses to ensure accurate cost allocation for the company's products. This position requires collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, and sales teams to provide timely financial information for decision-making, ultimately driving increased profitability through continuous improvement opportunities. The role is hybrid, necessitating monthly travel to specific locations in New York.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly reviews of financial statements and subsequent analyses.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information used to drive profitability decisions and actions.
• Provide insight for business partners to fully understand and evaluate costs, variances, and applicable operating measures.
• Provide training and support related to cost accounting principles, best practices, and the use of the ERP system.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses and provide requested data and information to support decision making.
• Thoroughly monitor inventory transactions and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.
• Coordinate with local management to prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts for relevant business areas.
• Perform periodic reviews and analyses of departmental manufacturing and purchase burden rates to ensure accurate inventory costing.
• Utilize corporate resources and reporting systems to support capital expenditure justification, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Engage and collaborate with various departments to foster continuous improvement for cost controls and inventory management.
• Proactively identify potential cost accounting challenges and coordinate issue resolution with applicable functional teams.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting or related field.
• Three years of cost accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment and/or a global organization is highly preferred.
• Experience with OneStream Consolidation Software and Infor Visual Manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong general accounting and financial analysis skills.
• General understanding of US GAAP.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of cost accounting and ERP systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with consolidation software and business analytic tools.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 31 days
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• 401(k) with generous match
• Profit Sharing
• Supplemental Benefits