Ametek, Inc. Wichita , KS 67251
Posted 5 days ago
The Senior Cost Accountant will support cost and inventory accounting within the Finance department. The Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and flexible environment. This position will be located at either our manufacturing facility in Wichita, KS or our Harleysville, PA office.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with Purchasing to develop annual raw material standard costs
Ensure accurate product costing
Maintain up-to-date standard costing system with annual & periodic updates as required
Provide accurate cost roll-ups and analysis for pricing review
Calculate obsolete and excess inventory
Report and ensure accurate reporting of inventory
Publish and monitor monthly purchase price variances to budget and current standards
Publish and monitor monthly carry over to budget reporting
Maintain all standard cost tables monthly to minimize production and purchasing variances
Process Workflows in a timely manner
Maintain documentation of the procedures performed by/in cost accounting
Assist with internal and external audit requests
Close the books for the Binghamton, Wichita & Reynosa facilities
Manage posting of all production activity through the Oracle ERP accounting system
Reconcile cost system to the general ledger
Thoroughly understand monthly activity
Review margin trends with gross margin analysis and highlight changes.
Provide product line and customer profitability analysis
Work with the Operations to plan, coordinate and assist reconciliation of cycle counts and full physical inventories. Supervise the physical counts, monitor results with the team, understand differences, and review results with management
Report to management cycle counts / physical inventory activity as required
Ensure corporate/divisional policies and procedures are followed
Special projects as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar
5+ years' experience with a strong understanding of cost accounting principles
Experience in process cost systems along with knowledge of Oracle or similar ERP systems
Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills with an aptitude for data manipulation
Occasional travel to our Reynosa, Mexico facility may be required
Compensation
Salary Minimum: Market
Salary Maximum: Market
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
Nearest Major Market: Wichita
Ametek, Inc.