Cost Accounting

**Responsibilities**:- Maintain the company's cost systems for all domestic locations- Roll and verify standard / current costs for all products.- Prepares and analyzes, as necessary, excess & obsolete inventory and assures appropriate handling- Coordinates and oversees physical inventories, including reconciliation and recording- Review and enter all labor costs into the general ledger and reconcile monthly balances- Analyze and review cost elements variances impacting P&L and Balance Sheet- Perform Month End closing processes and journal entries.- Reconciliation of various general ledger accounts including inventory monthly, quarterly or annually as required.- Complete periodic, monthly and annual reporting, including gross profit reports, for management.- Review the company's financial position, especially through gross profit, Margin Analysis.- Maintain the company's transfer pricing files and complete transfer pricing study documents.- Establish metrics to help drive plant efficiency and improvement.- Support and work the plant teams to drive improvement.- Maintain Fixed Assets including budget vs actual spend.- Departmental and Budget Spend- Other Ad Hoc tasks as required.- Yearly analysis for Over head rates (Variable and Fix).- Support Plant Controller.- Volume and Sales Analysis, Volume and Mix Analysis.**Education and Experience- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/ Finance or related field.- English is a most.- 3-5 years’ experience.- Proven experience in finance management at a manufacturing plant.- Demonstrated experience in computerized accounting systems and knowledge of relevant computer Qualifications.- Excellent written and oral communication skills.- Excellent organizational skills.- Ability to work effectively in teams.- Foreign and Domestic travel, 5%.- Intermediate Microsoft Excel Knowledge.- Oracle, Hyperion, Smartview, Crystal, and BAAN experience a plus.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.- Highly skilled in Inventory control, supply chain, forecasting, implementation of MRP software (ORACLE, SAP, AS400, etc).- Proficient use of Excel, database programming or data analysis tools.- Knowledge of customs requirements between Mexico and USA, CTPAT, OEA, Import and Export processes and Trade compliance controls.- Understand operational processes systems and business KPI drivers.- Strong interpersonal, communication and Leadership- English Language: writing and speaking >90%.