Senior Cost Accountant

💰 $5,120 - $8,192 (Est.) 📍 Billerica

Job Description

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience
3 + years in related cost accounting
Strong proficiency with office productivity applications (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Must be able to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously
Superior organizational skills and attention to details
Work requires effective oral and written communications skills
Strong analytical skills
Rapiscan | AS&E attracts professionals who are bright, ambitious and seek challenging assignments, with a desire to succeed
The successful candidate will be intellectually powerful, candid, direct and non-political, with a highly developed sense of ethics, energy, confidence and creativity
Untarnished reputation for personal and professional integrity and honesty
Strong presence and credibility with management skills that allow for instant credibility with employees, customers and business partners
Exceptional overall business and general management skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and the street smarts to quickly identify salient issues
A creative and innovative individual, with the ability to simplify, communicate and sell ideas across the organization
A team-oriented, assertive personal style; highly developed interpersonal skills, adept as an influencer and negotiator
A confident professional able to proactively resolve issues and challenge assumptions
Benefits
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire
Responsibilities
The Senior Cost Accountant will be a trusted business partner for the Operations and Senior Management Teams
The Senior Cost Accountant will plan, analyze and communicate key financial information through detailed reports and analysis of production costs related to three manufacturing facilities and all product families
Coordinate and oversee the Company’s cycle and physical counts and analyze inventory for excess and obsolete reserves
As part of the finance team, you will build the foundation of operations and financial analysis for our manufacturing centers across the US
Plan, collect and analyze data to determine costs of product production such as raw material costs, labor and overhead
Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing processes to determine impact on the cost of products
Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports and related analysis which compares standard costs to actual production costs
Assist in estimating cost of new and proposed products
Provide management with reports comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products inclusive of current inflation trends
Partnering with the operations teams to ensure proper inventory management, annual physical inventory validations and daily cycle counts are performed in accordance with policy
Establish overhead rates for inventory and labor and update as appropriate
Participates in the monthly financial close including inventory account reconciliation and analysis, gross margin analysis and various other reconciliations as assigned
Prepare and lead presentation of inventory balances and key drivers to Senior Management
Supports Controller and operations managers with cost analysis, process modifications and system related troubleshooting
Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business
Job description
Rapiscan, an OSI Systems Company is seeking a Sr Cost Accountant based out of Billerica, MA.

We are proud to be a trusted provided of advanced x-ray technologies for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities and critical infrastructure all over the world. Be a part of our mission to provide our customers with best-in-class cargo and vehicle screening systems and services so they can combat terrorism, trade fraud, drug and weapon smuggling, and illegal immigration.

The Senior Cost Accountant will be a trusted business partner for the Operations and Senior Management Teams. The Senior Cost Accountant will plan, analyze and communicate key financial information through detailed reports and analysis of production costs related to three manufacturing facilities and all product families. Coordinate and oversee the Company’s cycle and physical counts and analyze inventory for excess and obsolete reserves. As part of the finance team, you will build the foundation of operations and financial analysis for our manufacturing centers across the US.

Responsibilities
• Plan, collect and analyze data to determine costs of product production such as raw material costs, labor and overhead
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing processes to determine impact on the cost of products
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports and related analysis which compares standard costs to actual production costs
• Assist in estimating cost of new and proposed products
• Provide management with reports comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products inclusive of current inflation trends
• Partnering with the operations teams to ensure proper inventory management, annual physical inventory validations and daily cycle counts are performed in accordance with policy
• Establish overhead rates for inventory and labor and update as appropriate
• Participates in the monthly financial close including inventory account reconciliation and analysis, gross margin analysis and various other reconciliations as assigned
• Prepare and lead presentation of inventory balances and key drivers to Senior Management
• Supports Controller and operations managers with cost analysis, process modifications and system related troubleshooting
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience
• 3 + years in related cost accounting
• Strong proficiency with office productivity applications (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with integrated ERP software, Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
• Must be able to work independently and on multiple projects simultaneously
• Superior organizational skills and attention to details
• Work requires effective oral and written communications skills
• Strong analytical skills

Other Work Requirements
• Rapiscan | AS&E attracts professionals who are bright, ambitious and seek challenging assignments, with a desire to succeed. The successful candidate will be intellectually powerful, candid, direct and non-political, with a highly developed sense of ethics, energy, confidence and creativity.
• Untarnished reputation for personal and professional integrity and honesty.
• Strong presence and credibility with management skills that allow for instant credibility with employees, customers and business partners.
• Exceptional overall business and general management skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and the street smarts to quickly identify salient issues.
• A creative and innovative individual, with the ability to simplify, communicate and sell ideas across the organization.
• A team-oriented, assertive personal style; highly developed interpersonal skills, adept as an influencer and negotiator.
• A confident professional able to proactively resolve issues and challenge assumptions.

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

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💡 Quick Summary

Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Cost Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Billerica 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.

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Company Name: Rapiscan Systems

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