Cost Accounting Manager

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is seeking a Cost Accountant/Controller to manage inventory costs, standard costs, and variance analysis. The role includes month-end close, IFRS-based reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with IT and operations.

You will analyze raw materials and finished goods, coordinate with auditors, and support KPI development while traveling as needed. Hybrid work arrangement applies with three days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or closely related field and five years’ experience as Cost Accountant, Internal Auditor, Plant Accountant, or closely related.
• Two years’ experience in managerial or supervisory capacity in cost accounting.
• Experience with accounting principles and IFRS.
• ERP accounting systems experience.
• MS Excel proficiency.
• Inventory cost accounting: standard cost, variable cost, variance analysis, fully absorbed direct cost, NRV.

Responsibilities

• Inventory internal control and analysis; create and maintain standard costs and product structures.
• Variance analysis for raw materials and finished goods inventory.
• Analysis and reporting of inventory variances and conversion costs.
• Main raw materials price calculation, adjustments and accruals.
• Month end manufacturing close to relay accurate information to upper management.
• Manage international product resale analysis and margins.
• Coordinate with external auditors for quarterly/annual inventory analysis.
• Coordinate yearly physical observations.
• Coordinate with IT for systems issues across procurement, manufacturing and finance.
• Domestic travel 10%; international 2.5%.
• Hybrid schedule - in office 3 days per week.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Cost accounting

Supervisory experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting or closely related field

Tools

ERP accounting systems

MS Excel

Job description

• Inventory internal control and analysis, create and maintain standard costs and product structures.
• Variance analysis for raw materials and finished goods inventory.
• Analysis and reporting of inventory variances and conversion costs.
• Main raw materials price calculation, price adjustments and accruals.
• Responsible for Month end Manufacturing closing process to ensure accurate relay of information to upper management
• Actively manage and analyze international product for resale operations and margins
• Work with external auditors on a quarterly and annual basis by providing analysis of inventory balances and fluctuations as needed.
• Coordinate yearly physical observations.
• Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, import/export IT, receiving, shipping, and other.
• Travel Domestic – 10%; and International - 2.5%
• Hybrid schedule - in office 3 days per week
• Employer Name: Alpek Polyester USA, LLC

Skills & Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor degree in Accounting or closely related field AND five (5) years’ experience as Cost Accountant, Internal Auditor, Plant Accountant, or closely related.

Applicants must have two (2) years’ experience with the following:

• managerial or supervisory capacity in cost accounting

Applicants must have demonstrative experience with the following:

• accounting principles and IFRS
• ERP accounting systems
• MS Excel
• inventory cost accounting: standard cost, variable cost, variance analysis, fully absorbed direct cost, and net realizable value.
• supervisory and analytical skills - set SMART goals, establish and review KPI’s and KBI’s and open to conduct evaluations with direct reports
• collaborate with cross-functional teams, preparing internal control memorandums, clear power point presentations, leading meetings and discussions.