Job Description
BS in finance or accounting or minimum 5 years relevant experience in operational cost accounting/financial analysis
Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, variances and inventory accounting
Demonstrated oral/written communication skills and ability to work cross functionally
Proficient use of financial systems/analysis tools and Microsoft office
Ability to analyze complex issues, develop appropriate action plans, deliver timely results and lead projects/assignments
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits, retirement savings, generous paid time off, and more!
Responsibilities
Ensure proper inventory valuation, process and transactional compliance, as well as providing necessary operational analysis around production variances and operational metrics
Support multiple aspects of the monthly/quarterly/annual financial close and reporting process as it relates to inventory and operational variances
Analyze and maintain standard costs for raw materials, labor and overhead
Ensure proper valuation of inventory, in line with Company financial policy
Responsible for the planning and execution of the annual physical inventory
Calculation of inventory reserves, and driving the processes to preclude excess and obsolete products
Preparation of operational metrics, analysis and reporting of same to management
Participate in cross functional process improvement teams to promote operational efficiencies
Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and tools related to cost accounting and inventory control
Travel as necessary
Participate in the training of others
Job description
WHO ARE WE?
AMPHENOL SENSORS
Amphenol Sensors, with its portfolio of industry-leading brands—Thermometrics, NovaSensor, Telaire, Protimeter, and Kaye—is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of sensors for transportation, industrial, and medical applications. Our customers seek our custom products to solve their hardest challenges, relying on our domain expertise, rapid customization, world-class manufacturing capabilities.
Amphenol Sensors is a subsidiary of the Amphenol Corporation, a member of the Fortune 500 (NYSE:APH). Established in 1+32, Amphenol has pioneered innovation in electronics for nearly a century. Amphenol is the central hub of cutting-edge electronic solutions across virtually every end market, including Automotive, Broadband Communications, Commercial Aerospace, Industrial, Information Technology and Data Communications, Defense, Mobile Devices, and Mobile Networks.
Our unique, decentralized organizational structure fosters entrepreneurial leadership and drives excellent performance. We manage locally, enabling us to move at the speed of a small business, with the financial stability and global resources of an industry-leading, international company.
About The Role
Ensure proper inventory valuation, process and transactional compliance, as well as providing necessary operational analysis around production variances and operational metrics
LOCATION
St Marys, Pennsylvania
Essential Functions
Support multiple aspects of the monthly/quarterly/annual financial close and reporting process as it relates to inventory and operational variances
Analyze and maintain standard costs for raw materials, labor and overhead
Ensure proper valuation of inventory, in line with Company financial policy
Responsible for the planning and execution of the annual physical inventory
Calculation of inventory reserves, and driving the processes to preclude excess and obsolete products
Preparation of operational metrics, analysis and reporting of same to management
Participate in cross functional process improvement teams to promote operational efficiencies
Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and tools related to cost accounting and inventory control
Travel as necessary
Participate in the training of others
Position Specifications
BS in finance or accounting or minimum 5 years relevant experience in operational cost accounting/financial analysis. Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, variances and inventory accounting. Demonstrated oral/written communication skills and ability to work cross functionally. Proficient use of financial systems/analysis tools and Microsoft office. Ability to analyze complex issues, develop appropriate action plans, deliver timely results and lead projects/assignments.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
PEOPLE – We have the best people, over 1,700 of them across the globe who collaborate to bring our customers world class sensing solutions! Our culture is friendly, collaborative, and focused on serving our customers. We offer competitive benefits, retirement savings, generous paid time off, and more!
INNOVATION – We are passionate about designing and building sensors! We believe that innovation comes from applying deep expertise to new problems. Most of our products are custom, and our customers rely on us to deliver value in our solutions. Across our organization, we encourage trying new things, making informed bets, and taking personal ownership to see changes through.
EXCELLENCE – Not every manufacturer can lay claim to industry-leading performance. Our products offer the best value to our customers. We seek excellence in our performance, continuously improve, and deliver outstanding results. We make it happen!
SUSTAINABILITY - We are committed to sustainability, and it is the core of our business. Our products are enabling revolutions in eMobility, energy efficient buildings, smart agriculture, and more. We match this commitment to sustainability in our purpose with sustainability within our own operations, prioritizing investments in our people, our environment, and the communities in which we work.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Cost Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Saint Marys offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.