As a member of the US Operations Finance organization, the Cost Accountant plays a key role in the success of the Global Operations function at Dematic. This role supports manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids, MI and Salt Lake City, Utah that are within a much larger global organization (35,000+ employees globally).
This position provides exposure to various levels of management within Dematic and is a springboard to more multifaceted roles within finance, including management. The role will be reporting to the Manufacturing Controller and will work a hybrid schedule from our Grand Rapids, MI office.
We offer:
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities
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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $51,750-75,900 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Tasks and Qualifications:
This is Whatyou Will do in This Role:
In partnership with the local Manufacturing Controller, manage costs, inventory, and metrics in Dematic's manufacturing plants
Provide analysis, support, and strategic financial guidance to the Plant Manager, Floor Supervisors, and other key leaders on site
Develop financials for the factory including forecasts, monthly review of actual to forecast and plan, and support the annual budget process
Calculate, review, and ensure accuracy in standard costs including reviews of purchase price variance and production variances
Support daily costing process and annual standard cost setting as needed
Prepare upcoming workload for manufacturing site, including backlog (booked work) and new business
Coordinate efforts with the Plant Manager to drive the SQDC (Safety Quality Delivery Cost) mentality, and communicate the financial performance of the plant daily.
Review and provide daily reports on key labor metrics
Support the forecast of inventory in the plant
Calculate factory inventory reserves and evaluate the efficiency of reserves quarterly
Ensure compliance of all financial controls for the plant are followed including inventory management and cycle counts
Participate in reviews of pending bids for new project work along with attending project turnover meetings
Work with the Plant Manager to Identify and drive process improvements
Support other functions as needed for special projects
What We are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree with a concentration Accounting, Bachelor's degree is Finance also considered
2-5 years of proven experience in a Manufacturing environment
Exposure to standard cost is required
Ability to work independently and make decisions as the need arises.
Ability to explain results to Management and make data-driven recommendations
Experience using SAP or ERP System is required
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including solid Excel skills
Travel requirements up to 5-10% as needed.
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