Description
Cost Accountant II
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:
We are currently searching for a Cost Accountant II to be based out of our Wayne, Michigan facility. Reporting to the Plant Controller, this person will be responsible for the preparation, analysis and maintenance of accounting records and financial statements. This position will have a key role in transitioning Wayne operations to an activity-based costing model.
What you'll do:
Assist in transition of Wayne operations to an activity based costing model and tracking of relevant work center expenses and variances
Support development, maintenance and analysis of plant standard costs
Review updates of BOMs, routings and impacts of cost changes and COGS analysis
Analyze annual standard costs updates
Analyze standard to actual cost variances. Recommend corrective actions as indicated by performance to meet P&L and working capital targets
E&O preparation and analysis
Perform financial analytics pertaining to month-end close
Participate in monthly operations accounting close and reporting activities in a timely and accurate manner
Forecasting and budgeting -Assist plant controller in preparation, assembly and comparative analysis of Forecasts and Budgets Monthly/Annually
Assist in capital expenditure preparation including cost/benefit analysis
WIP Analysis -Assist controller in review and analysis as well as, calculation of the Monthly WIP for purposes of Monthly financial reporting
Review GRNI/In-transit
Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Work with plant controller on various ad hoc requests
Maintain strict confidentiality of company information, financial or otherwise
Participate in yearly physical inventory & weekly cycle counts
Other duties as assigned
What you'll bring:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
3-5 years cost accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly with excel (Vlookup, Pivot Tables)
Ability to quickly learn and utilize various software applications and financial reporting data
Experience with JD Edwards preferred
Ability to think through issues and concerns, and address
Strong attention to detail
Ability to quickly and efficiently research and interpret financial data
Business acumen sufficient to perform analysis independently
Capacity to perform at a high level in a fast paced multi-tasking environment
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Within 3 months, you'll:
Complete your Atkore Immersion Program
Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's Business System through Lean Daily Management and the Strategy Deployment Process.
Gain an understanding of your team and the Operations Management team.
Understand Atkore policies for accounting and internal controls, including GAAP.
Within 6 months, you'll:
Independently participate in month-end operations close activities.
Contribute to financial analytics pertaining to month-end close.
Build and prepare general ledger entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Support development, maintenance, and analysis of plant standard costs.
Within 12 months, you'll:
Assist in refinement of Wayne operation's activity-based costing model and tracking.
Analyze standard to actual cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
Participate in yearly physical inventory.
Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Atkore International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
