We are seeking a Manufacturing Accountant to join our team. This individual will be pivotal in ensuring accurate cost analysis, financial reporting, and product pricing within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves working closely with operations to track key performance metrics, manage labor and overhead costs, and maintain inventory accuracy.
location: Carrollton, Texas
job type: Permanent
salary: $80,000 - 120,000 per year
work hours: 8 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 3 Years
responsibilities:
- Analyze and resolve discrepancies related to job costing by reviewing daily production and labor data, ensuring timely closure and accuracy of job records.
- Track labor distribution to manufacturing jobs, verifying timecard entries against production hours to confirm proper allocation.
- Manage the tracking of raw materials and ingredients to ensure that all inventory adjustments, waste, and spoilage are accurately reported.
- Develop cost structures for new products, factoring in machine utilization, labor, and material expenses based on batch or production run sizes.
- Liaise with floor and production managers to assess factors affecting operational efficiency, including scrap rates, downtime, and process improvements.
- Support the pricing review process by providing cost analysis and contributing to the implementation of price adjustments for existing products.
- Conduct periodic inventory reconciliations, ensuring accurate physical stock counts and proper inventory valuation.
- Utilize production data from the company's MES system to create meaningful reports that drive operational decisions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date labor cost standards within the ERP system to ensure consistency in financial reporting.
- Prepare detailed productivity reports on labor performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Provide support to the finance team by assisting with AR, AP, and payroll processing as needed.
- Help with the month-end closing process, including posting journal entries, conducting reconciliations, and providing support to the Controller.
- Assist with additional ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the finance team.
qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
- In-depth understanding of manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, and inventory management.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
skills: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, Inventory, Inventory Physical, Month-End Close, Payroll - 50 - 500, $50-100 million
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
