TBG | The Bachrach Group is partnered with one of the leading chemical manufacturing companies globally on their search for a SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of accounting experience within the chemical manufacturing industry, oil and gas or public accounting. A bachelor's degree in accounting / finance or any related field is required and a CPA is highly preferrable.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Manage accounting processes specific to plant operations such as P&L, as well as statement and balance sheet accounts.
Coordinate and communicate with plant staff regarding corporate objectives, guidelines, SOPs, deadlines and other accounting activities or requests.
Complete month-end, quarter-end, and annual close tasks including accruals and reviewing financial information to ensure financials are reported accurately and in a timely manner.
Prepare, review and post journal entries while maintaining other documentation required for approvals.
Assist plant leaders with cost savings / profit improvement programs, accounting best practices and sometimes serve as back-up for other team members on vacation.
Analyze pre- and post- close variances to understand root cause and outline a corrective action plan. Prepare monthly variance analysis and reporting package for leadership team vs. budget, prior year as well as forecast analysis.
Perform analysis on inventory change P&L accounts to identify, explain and report on manufacturing variances from standards.
Prepare monthly forecasts and annual reporting expense and capital budget reports and present to leadership as needed.
Manage inventory accounting processes - provide support with periodic inventory verification process to ensure that counts are performed properly and adjustments are posted.
Complete month-end inventory reevaluation procedures to establish slow-moving reserves and handle overall costing of inventory. Ensure BOM and inventory costs are accurate while investigating month-end count variances and plan corrective actions.
Responsible for good receipts and ensure they are properly processed, accrued and matched with vendor invoices and outstanding items are cleared.
Provide support with intercompany AR/AP transactions and balance with counterparts monthly.
Research and apply technical US GAAP requirements, facilitate internal and external audits needs and perform additional ad-hoc analysis and reporting.
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 3+ years of progressive experience in public accounting or at least 5 years of industry experience within chemical manufacturing.
CPA, CMA or Master's Degree is highly preferred.
Working knowledge of SAP and BPC accounting systems.
Previous experience within manufacturing with AP, inventory accounting, fixed assets, general and cash accounting, financial analysis and reporting and multi-plant budgeting.
For additional details and the next steps, please send your resume to:
ajmartinez@bachrachgroup.com
Location: Stafford, TX
Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days onsite
Salary range: $115,000 - $125,000 DOE + eligible for quarterly and annual bonuses