Job Information
Insight Global Cost Accounting Manager in Kansas City, Missouri
Job Description
A client of Insight Global's is hiring for a Cost Accounting Manager position. This candidate will be responsible for building the standard cost model from the ground up; and will be overseeing a team of analyst, who will lead the fixed asset accouting team (responsible for managing the finaicials of operational cost being purchased).
Essential Duties:
Coordinate and support monthly financial close, cycle counts, and inventory audits
Reviews vendor invoices for payments of manufacturing raw materials, including research, correspondence, and follow-up of discrepancies
Monthly reconciliations of vendor statements vs. raw material payables
Conduct reviews of accounting of variances (PPV, Inventory, Absorption, etc.) directing improvement plans to the business
Monthly raw material standard vs. actual reconciliation and corresponding variance explanations
Various general ledger account reconciliations -- ensuring accurate financial postings
Maintains, reviews, and communicates cost center expenses in conjunction with FP&A Team, ensuring proper documentation and system entries
Ability to identify issues and work within the finance team and other teams to resolve the issues
Advanced understanding of how supply chain flow and manufacturing processes interact with the general ledger
Manage fixed asset acquisition, capitalization and life cycle activities
Build bottom up comprehensive inventory cost roll using standard cost principles.
Works closely and collaboratively across multi-department teams
Communicate effectively with fellow team members and members of other departments
Ability to use reasoning to solve problems that may arise
Utilize established resources to complete work efficiently and effectively
Timeliness and accuracy of work is important
Supports Cost Accounting efforts for maintaining JSOX Internal Controls
Assists with maintenance of accounting policies and procedures as they are developed.
Assist auditors with any inquiries and samples
Other various administrative support as needed
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
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Skills and Requirements
Bachelors Degree
Accounting, Finance, Economics or Related
10+ years experience in Cost Accounting
Fundamental understanding of general accounting principles and procedures (GAAP)
Advanced literacy with Microsoft Office, especially Excel spreadsheets and database functions for tracking, variance analysis and reporting Knowledge of SAP, Oracle or another fully integrated ERP system
Previously worked within a Manufacturing or Production Environment/Company
Previous Leadership Experience, team of 5 to 10+ Previously building the standard cost model from the ground up
Advanced Degree
Experience with SAP S4
CPA or MBA null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.