Cost Accountant-154061
Job Description
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process, and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
- As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
- Perform month-end close for Inventory
- Prepare month-end journals and accruals, including OSMI, inventory classification, sales/cost classification, and others as assigned
- Prepare quarter-end journals for capitalization of manufacturing variances and lower of cost or market (LCM) reserve
- Project accounting support for POC revenue and cost recognition
- Run and reconcile Backlog
- Balance sheet reconciliations for inventory and sales accounts
- Month-end and quarterly reporting
- Conduct data analysis for cost and manufacturing within the business
- Stay current with all company policies, accounting, and relevant Corporate policies
- Assist with the resolution of any issues that could impact the timely month-end closing and communicate promptly to the Accounting Supervisor
- Adhere to all SOX procedures and ensure internal controls are operating effectively
- Support and monitor inventory verification and/or cycle count performance in accordance with policy
- Focus on process and efficiency improvements, identifying and escalating issues and bottlenecks
- Support the Accounting Supervisor and Finance Business Partners in the calculation of labor and burden rates and analyze impacts on product cost
- Assist with documentation requests and explanations related to interim and year-end audits
- Five or more years of relevant cost accounting experience at industrial manufacturing companies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Experience with Oracle ERP system preferred
- Proficiency in Excel and other MS Office products
- Knowledge of and familiarity with USGAAP
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to apply judgment
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Preferred Experience / Skills:
- Experience with Oracle ERP system, SAP GL, and BPC
- Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting experience
- Ability to challenge the norm and look for better solutions/processes, attention to detail
Meet Your Recruiter
Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter
Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.
As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.
One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.