DHD Consulting
Cost Accountant
DHD Consulting, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Summary
Experienced Finance professional with a trajectory in consumer goods and an advanced degree in accounting or related areas, with a combination of experience in multi-channel sales environment, evolving manufacturing of numerous SKUs, sophisticated financial reporting and partnering with key supply chain and operational areas.
Principal Accountabilities
Assist in the preparation and execution of month end closing procedures for the cost module.Ensure all cost-related transactions are accurately recorded and posted within the closing period.Collaborate with production and purchasing departments to gather necessary information for the month end close.Communicate any discrepancies or issues identified during closing process to relevant teams for resolution.Maintain comprehensive documentation of all month end closing activities and cost related transactions.Oversee the costing of inventory and production activities.Assist in annual physical inventory count and external auditors' liaison and coordination.Conduct regular inventory reconciliations and variance analysis.Manage and update product costing in SAP ensuring alignment with actual costs.Maintain and update cost accounting systems and processes within SAP.Perform detailed cost analysis and provide cost estimates for various projects.Maintain and update standard cost models for products.Support internal and external audit by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to cost accounting.Ability to travel to manufacturing site in Vermont when needed (usually once a month) and resolve any issues that may arise.Perform other job-related duties as required.
Key Experience and Skills
Qualification and Experience
Bacher's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required with 2+ years of experience as a cost accountantSound knowledge of GAAP/IFRS along with other accounting and cost control principlesStrong communication (written and verbal) skills along with an analytical/technical mindset.Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining focus and attention to detail and properly handling confidential financial information.
Skill Sets
SAP CO Module Experience is a Must (SAP NetWeaver)Additional relevant SAP modules (FI, MM and PP) is a plusStrong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practicesExperience with account reconciliation and variance analysis.
Personal Attributes
Ensures thoroughness in all tasks and projects.Able to interpret and analyze data effectively.Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.
Experienced Finance professional with a trajectory in consumer goods and an advanced degree in accounting or related areas, with a combination of experience in multi-channel sales environment, evolving manufacturing of numerous SKUs, sophisticated financial reporting and partnering with key supply chain and operational areas.
Principal Accountabilities
Assist in the preparation and execution of month end closing procedures for the cost module.Ensure all cost-related transactions are accurately recorded and posted within the closing period.Collaborate with production and purchasing departments to gather necessary information for the month end close.Communicate any discrepancies or issues identified during closing process to relevant teams for resolution.Maintain comprehensive documentation of all month end closing activities and cost related transactions.Oversee the costing of inventory and production activities.Assist in annual physical inventory count and external auditors' liaison and coordination.Conduct regular inventory reconciliations and variance analysis.Manage and update product costing in SAP ensuring alignment with actual costs.Maintain and update cost accounting systems and processes within SAP.Perform detailed cost analysis and provide cost estimates for various projects.Maintain and update standard cost models for products.Support internal and external audit by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to cost accounting.Ability to travel to manufacturing site in Vermont when needed (usually once a month) and resolve any issues that may arise.Perform other job-related duties as required.
Key Experience and Skills
Qualification and Experience
Bacher's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required with 2+ years of experience as a cost accountantSound knowledge of GAAP/IFRS along with other accounting and cost control principlesStrong communication (written and verbal) skills along with an analytical/technical mindset.Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining focus and attention to detail and properly handling confidential financial information.
Skill Sets
SAP CO Module Experience is a Must (SAP NetWeaver)Additional relevant SAP modules (FI, MM and PP) is a plusStrong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practicesExperience with account reconciliation and variance analysis.
Personal Attributes
Ensures thoroughness in all tasks and projects.Able to interpret and analyze data effectively.Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.