Sr. Cost Accountant

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets. Founded in Peterborough, NH in 1946, our almost 8 decades of success are rooted in our commitment to the safety, health and wellness of our employees, and partnerships with our customers, suppliers and the communities that surround us.

NHBB's Precision Division is based in the western corner of the San Fernando Valley surrounded by the Santa Susanna Mountains to the west and Los Angeles to the east.

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We are always on the lookout for outstanding individuals with a strong work ethic, creative spirit and positive attitude. If you have what it takes to be successful and our NHBB Values speak to you, apply now.

Sr. Cost Accountant

Chatsworth, California, United States

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibility will include, but is not limited to, the following actions.

• Variance Analysis
• Cost of Goods Sold Analysis
• Margin Analysis and identification of possible re-quotes
• Month end close for inventory and WIP in collaboration with our Controller, Operations Manager, and VP of Finance.
• Item reviews and activate items
• Originates, develops, and compiles cost data where no standard previous data exists
• Analyzes budget variances, interviews appropriate personnel and reports findings.
• Cost rollups
• Cost updates
• Prepares cost estimates for price quotations of new, redesigned, or modified products for manufacture.
• Ability to read / understand blueprints and part material spec sheets.
• Prepares all necessary forms of estimate for approval.
• Ability to work with a diversity of composite products of complex design entailing a wide scope of manufacturing operations and variations
• Monthly Reports for management
• Analyze closed jobs for variance (WIP Account Summary Reports)
• Run Discrete Job Value Report
• Update cost records for price changes
• Shop hours summary produced and analyzed in coordination with our ERP system and production management team
• Inventory obsolescence preparation and review
• Review average costing versus actuals for both material and labor
• Increases organization effectiveness by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Works with various departments, Engineering, Materials, Purchasing, and Manufacturing for accuracy with Routings, Bills of Material, part number set-up and coding, labor reporting and inventory transactions within the manufacturing system
• Responsible for integrity and accuracy of costing and inventory
• Analysis of WIP for accuracy
• Annually re-set labor and overhead rates
• Work with Engineering and Purchasing Departments to set standard costs for all new manufactured parts
• Prepare Direct Labor Exceptions Report
• Review WIP and closing reports for variances
• Assist with tying inventory and WIP schedules to GL
• Responsible for month end JE's relating to costing and inventory
• Identify costing issues before large adjustments are required
• Participate in cycle counting
• Provide Jsox cycle count selections
• Coordinate and participate in cycle counts and year-end counts for audit
• Special Projects as assigned

JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of book keeping and accounting and procedures, including intermediate level experience with Microsoft Exel, Word, and Power Point.
• Knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS
• Ability to prepare, process, and maintain complex records and reports
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationship with supervisors, associates, and employees
• Professional
• Attention to Detail
• Excellent communication
• Well organized with ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Must be a team player

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Process Engineering preferred
• Five plus years cost accounting or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Expert knowledge of Excel
• ERP knowledge required (Infor Manufacturing ERP desired), excellent knowledge and experience with complex manufacturing software required
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus.
• Ability to explain and discuss complex cost accounting issues
• Must be able to work in an office and manufacturing environment
• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with Engineers, Production Staff and Customers.
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident or Refugee/Asylee with Work Permit

Other Requirements:
Note: Physical job requirements may include:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at organizations' facilities.

Work Authorization
NHBB will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NHBB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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