AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe - Birmingham, AL
posted 1 day ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Birmingham, AL
Primary Metal Manufacturing
About the position
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cost Accounting Manager to join our team. The Cost Accounting Manager will ensure the accurate and timely implementation of cost accounting procedures to determine product costs, and the activities involved in manufacturing. Additionally, this position involves leading the Cost Accounting team.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the activities of the Cost Accounting team to ensure accurate cost reporting and adherence to established cost methods.
- Manage the integration of new products or procedures into the cost system.
- Ensure that cost reports are distributed to various levels of management in a timely manner.
- Manage the inventory records and audits, ensuring the accurate calculation of monthly costs and proper documentation of costs for products and services.
- Assist with the monthly financial closing process, coordinating with internal stakeholders.
- Ensure continuous improvement in the department's processes.
- Review and approve journal entries.
- Oversee the accuracy of material and production variances.
- Ensure compliance with corporate procedures and financial accounting standards.
- Prepare reports for management.
- Manage the fixed assets and property tax filings.
- Support the department's professional development and training efforts.
- Lead the monthly closing process.
- Review trends in product costs.
- Assist in reporting discrepancies to ensure accurate financial data is available for timely decision-making.
- Monitor and recommend changes to enhance and improve current systems and workflows.
Requirements
- Must have a bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Must have a minimum of six years of accounting experience at a professional level job such as accountant, auditor, or staff assistant.
- Must have a strong understanding of accounting principles, terminology, and practices used in recording, classifying, and analyzing data related to manufacturing and related activities.
Nice-to-haves
- Attainment of a post graduate degree in business or accounting from an accredited college or university.
- Satisfactory completion of the requirements to obtain the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
- Prior experience with Hubble (JDE reporting writing application), AS400, Oracle (EPM software) and/or PowerBI software.
- Experience in supervising employees working in the accounting field.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Profit Sharing Bonus Plan
- Eagan Center for Wellness
- Medical, Dental and Supplemental Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
