Cost Accounting Manager

George Delallo Company - Mount Pleasant, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Mount Pleasant, SC

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Cost Accounting Manager will lead the production and cost accounting team, playing a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of item costs within the system. This position is pivotal in assisting with various related activities, including production planning and inventory control. The manager will be responsible for maintaining accurate product costs and bills of materials, ensuring that all entries and reports related to daily production are completed and reviewed thoroughly. This role requires a strong adherence to company policies and procedures as they pertain to production and cost accounting, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial reporting. In addition to maintaining accurate costs, the Cost Accounting Manager will identify, research, and explain variances and trends to management, providing valuable insights that can influence decision-making. The manager will also provide cost input for projects, including bids and new product development, and prepare monthly reports for management to review. Engaging continuously with production management is essential to ensure that appropriate costing procedures are being followed and that any issues are promptly resolved. Collaboration with the Purchasing and Accounts Payable departments is also a key aspect of this role, as it helps to streamline processes and improve workflow efficiency. The Cost Accounting Manager will also assist with audits related to costing, inventory, and production, ensuring that all financial practices are in line with regulatory standards and company policies. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a high level of organization, confidentiality, and discretion, as they will handle sensitive financial information. Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems are essential, along with excellent communication skills to effectively convey information to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production and cost accounting team.
• Maintain accurate item costs in the system.
• Ensure accurate bills of materials are maintained in the system.
• Complete and review daily production entries and reports.
• Enforce company policies and procedures related to production and cost accounting.
• Assist with production planning and inventory control activities.
• Identify, research, and explain variances and trends to management.
• Provide cost input for projects such as bids and new product development.
• Prepare monthly reports for management.
• Assist with audits related to costing, inventory, and production.
• Engage continuously with production management to ensure appropriate costing procedures are followed and issues are resolved.
• Work closely with the Purchasing and Accounts Payable departments.
• Identify opportunities for workflow and process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 10+ years of experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of organization.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion is required.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Experience with foreign currency and importing is a plus.