Cost Accountant (Hybrid) - cesna : Job Details

[Position]Cost Accountant (hybrid)[About Our Client]A leader in the cosmetics industry[Job Summary]We are seeking an experienced Finance professional with a trajectory in consumer goods and an advanced degree in accounting or related areas, with a combination of experience in a multi-channel sales environment, evolving manufacturing of numerous SKUs, sophisticated financial reporting, and partnering with key supply chain and operational areas.[Job Description]- 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 the closing process to relevant teams for resolution.- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all month-end closing activities and cost-related transactions.- Oversee the cost 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 audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to cost accounting.- Ability to travel to the manufacturing site (Whiting, VT) daily and resolve any issues that may arise.- Perform other job-related duties as required.[Qualifications]- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required with 2+ years of experience as a cost accountant- Sound knowledge of GAAP/IFRS along with other accounting and cost control principles- Strong 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) are a plus.- Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices.- Experience 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.