Senior Cost Accountant

Description

Senior Cost Accountant
Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for:
Atkore, a recent recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplace USA award, is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support our New Bedford, MA manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for the development, maintenance, and analysis of plant standard costs and manufacturing variances. The Senior Cost Accountant will play a key role in transitioning operations to an activity-based costing (ABC) model, while supporting month-end close, forecasting, and financial analysis.
This is a highly collaborative role partnering closely with Operations and Finance leadership to drive cost transparency, performance improvement, and sound financial controls.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting and 5-7 years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, and advanced Excel skills. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.
What you'll do:
Support the development, maintenance, and analysis of plant standard costs and BOM (Bill of Materials) accuracy in a project-based environment
Analyze standard vs. actual cost variances and cost trends; recommend corrective actions to meet P&L and working capital targets
Prepare and analyze Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory
Perform monthly close and reporting activities accurately and on time
Prepare monthly forecasts and support quarterly and monthly financial reporting
Support inventory valuation and participate in physical inventory counts
Prepare and analyze product and product-line profitability, including material, labor, and overhead costs
Prepare general ledger entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure compliance with Atkore accounting policies, internal controls, and GAAP
Partner with Operations to develop, implement, and monitor internal controls at the site level
Collaborate with the Controller and Operations Management on ad hoc analyses and cost improvement initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
What you'll bring:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CMA preferred
5-7 years of accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing cost environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Ability to quickly learn and utilize financial systems and reporting tools
JD Edwards (JDE) and/or Hyperion experience a... For full info follow application link.

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