Senior Cost Accountant

Masonite Corp.; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to oversee product costing and inventory valuation. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost management. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles. Join a dynamic organization that values innovation and sustainability, and contribute to impactful projects that drive efficiency and profitability. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to balance work and life.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of general accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Active CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage standard operating procedures for cost accounting.
• Coordinate with Operations to update standard costs as needed.
• Assist in monthly financial close activities and inventory tracking.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Cost Accounting

Inventory Valuation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Please note that this role is specifically for IBP Solutions US, LLC dba Masonite Architectural, which was separated from Masonite International and was sold on May 14, 2024. IBP Solutions US, LLC dba Masonite Architectural currently operates as a standalone entity.

This position has the opportunity to work remote.

Position Overview

The Senior Cost Accountant owns the methods and approach for product costing across the business and will work closely with Plant Accountants, Operations Leadership, and FP&A. This role ensures the business has policies and procedures in place to deliver accurate and meaningful standard costs and inventory valuation across the business.

Responsibilities

1. Develop, manage, and provide guidance on standard operating procedures for cost accounting matters that affect the accounting operations of the plants, such as inventory valuation and product costing.
2. Coordinate with Operations and Plant Managers to update standard costs as required.
3. Form a deep understanding of factory operations to assist management in product costing and inventory valuation. Identify, analyze, and rectify excessive losses, machine inefficiencies, and labor inefficiencies.
4. Assist in the timely and accurate completion of monthly financial close activities, including inventory tracking, journal entry preparation, balance sheet account reconciliations, and management of the cost accounting aspects during the period-end close process.
5. Assist with ensuring accurate accounting for the plant, including the cost of production, and assessing input and output costs, in collaboration with the local plant management team and corporate accounting.
6. Establish professional relationships and collaborate cross-functionally with teams including, but not limited to, FP&A, Plant Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Product Management, and external auditors.
7. Effectively communicate complex ideas across all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing.
8. Manage tight deadlines, independently organizing and prioritizing work.
9. Demonstrate proven analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
11. Demonstrate the ability to independently conduct technical accounting research and possess a comprehensive understanding of US GAAP to provide guidance on matters such as inventory valuation and cost allocation.
12. Own and drive critical issues to resolution with a sense of urgency and tenacity.
13. Carefully examine current processes and provide recommendations or create new processes to ensure accurate and complete financial results.
14. Be highly analytical and curious with strong attention to detail.
15. Maintain strong written and verbal communication skills.
16. Be a detail-oriented team player with excellent organizational skills.
17. Be a self-starter, flexible, and able to work on time-sensitive projects without daily supervision.
18. Interact effectively with all levels of management across departments.
19. Willingness to take on new and varied projects as they arise.
20. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX or Dynamics 365 is a strong plus.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Experience: Minimum five years of general accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment; minimum three years in cost accounting or a related role.

Certifications / Designations: Active CPA license preferred.

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