Senior Cost Accountant: Drive Month-End, Budget & GAAP

Materion Corporation; Elmore (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation in Elmore, Ohio is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead cost accounting functions at the manufacturing facility. You will close the books monthly, support the annual budget, and maintain the standard cost system, with backup support for other plants.

The role requires a solid GAAP background, manufacturing accounting experience, and proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; SAP experience is preferred. Collaboration with plant management and engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience; Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Solid GAAP knowledge and ability to apply it accurately.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities, journal entries, reports and reconciliations.
• Analyze production order activity, variances, balance sheet accuracy and accrual needs.
• Assist in annual operating budget, including capital spending and depreciation plans.
• Assist with annual physical inventory and audit of cycle counts at locations.
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Materion Corporation in Elmore, Ohio is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to lead cost accounting functions at the manufacturing facility. You will close the books monthly, support the annual budget, and maintain the standard cost system, with backup support for other plants.

The role requires a solid GAAP background, manufacturing accounting experience, and proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; SAP experience is preferred. Collaboration with plant management and engineering is essential.