Cost accountant

SUMMARY

The Senior Cost Analyst will provide accurate and timely reporting of Sales and Material Costs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the lead on financial related projects
• Provide guidance to other staff members regarding related projects
• Review the accuracy of Inventory valuation on the Balance Sheet in a Standard Cost environment.
• Explain the components that represent the difference between Actual and Forecasted Material Margins, reported by program.
• Perform analyses for management on an ad hoc and recurring basis.
• Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
• Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by purchasing, inventory control, or production planning.
• Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
• Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement.
• Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in field.”
• Meet deadlines even when dealing with frequent interruptions and additional as well as changing priorities.
• Ensure accurate reporting.
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
• Establish new measurement systems if/where appropriate.
• Maintain controls and discipline compliant with Jabil standards.
• Exchange knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
• Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health and Safety, Quality).
• Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
• Create reports on materials to supply to BUMs and WCMs in order to identify better pricing opportunities.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; MBA and/or, CPA is preferred, 5 years of accounting experience required.