Bmsc Careers

Cost Accountant

Coppell, TX · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

Data AnalysisFinancial ModelingAccountingBudgetingExcelValuationAuditingProcess ImprovementERPCommunicationProblem SolvingAccounts Payable

About the role

The Cost Accountant (CA1) will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate tracking of production costs, assessing cost efficiency, and optimizing processes to maximize profitability.
This position requires a full-time, five-day on-site presence at our Coppell, Texas office.
Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.

Working alongside and directly reporting to the Assistant Controller, the CA1 takes ownership of the role and is granted the appropriate authority to drive change in the business.
and Essential Duties Develop and maintain accurate product pricing and costing models Analyze and report product, production and operational costs to identify cost-savings and cost reduction initiatives and opportunities.
Implement and maintain a cost control system to manage expenses, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
Collaborate with production teams to develop and implement cost-effective solutions and resolve work order discrepancies.
Assess and update standard costs on a regular basis Investigate and report on variances between standard and actual costs, identify root causes, draft change proposals and implement change across the organization.
Monitor inventory levels, analyze slow-moving or obsolete items, and support inventory control efforts.
Serve as the Accounting lead at physical inventory with daily guidance and support for the cycle count process Interact with the Sales department to develop new product pricing and maintain customer price lists in the Sage X3 ERP system.
Provide support to Accounts Receivable for customer product pricing discrepancies Lead the Purchasing team on materials pricing verification and validation.

Ability to count inventory, including lifting and moving boxes on occasion.
Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch, stoop repeatedly.

Position Summary The Cost Accountant (CA1) will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate tracking of production costs, assessing cost efficiency, and optimizing processes to maximize profitability.
Analyze and monitor the cost structure of the plant including direct, indirect, labor, overhead and raw materials costs.
Monitor and evaluate operational processes to ensure maximum production line and operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Provide explanations for cost discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
Track and report budget versus actual costs.
Prepare and present cost-related reports to management and other stakeholders.
Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities.
Ensure adherence to accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.

Required Quickly adapts to changing conditions.
Strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
Detail oriented and works well under pressure.
Superior organizational skills.
Professional communicator (internal & external) across all levels of the organization.
Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy.
Hands-on ERP experience required (Sage X3 Preferred).
Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and analytical techniques skills.

Prepare and distribute monthly PPV reporting to internal and external customers.

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