Senior Cost Accountant [TAS Accountant III]

Job Description:Job Summary:-Sr Cost AccountantReporting & Analyses Monthly Variance Analysis for Cost of Sales, Gross Margin Analysis Ad hoc monthly reporting analysis (e.g. product and client profitability)JDE Processes for Manufacturing Accounting and Product Costing Perform Manufacturing accounting processes required on a periodic/daily basis Update/maintain AAIs as required for changes Identify anomalies or business processes at risk in utilizing the JDE system efficiently and appropriately Work with JDE consultants to develop business processes for the utilization of the JDE system. Define needs and test prior to implementation.Monthly Close Inventory and cost of sales related journal entries. Miscellaneous reconciliations.Standard cost setting and analyses Maintains and adds standard cost for new products as well as updates to existing items. Mass updates will be implemented for collateral, piece parts. Review, test and establish methodology for updating the material burden rate in JDE. Reviews cost recommendations for new and existing products Analyzes Purchase Price Variances (PPV) weekly/monthly Reviews PPV for any reclassifications such as expense items that need to be moved from PPV. For example reclass to packaging when wrong PO type is used. Reviews Inventory Receipts to look at vendor sourcing and identify any unusual transactions - such as the use of PO types, multi vendors, buybacks Recommends standard cost valuation changes based on PPV analyses or other trend data, along with recommendations from procurement, and materials management. Seeks approval from Finance management, and materials management prior to running standards revisionWork Order Mfg acctg processing and analyses Run periodic mfg work order accounting batches. Minimum run weekly. Last week of month it is run daily. This is for completions acctg, the work order variance booking, and at month end WIP acctg batches. Review work orders for any anomalies: missing material issues; missing completions; AAI errors. Work with operations to resolve any discrepancies.Inventory Analyses Inventory movement analysis - review reclassifications, unusual transactions. Cycle count analysis and reconciliation - not fully implemented in operations yet.o Lead finance support to daily cycle count process. Monthly management reporting requirements. Reserve analysis.Physical Inventory Finance lead to utilize the JDE full tag count process for annual physical inventory. This includes system readiness, determining which process to use, modifications as needed, testing as required, and training documentation as required. Provide support for the daily cycle count process.Accounting/Finance Support Be the back up for the financial analyst. Utilizing a general accounting background, provide support to other finance team members, as necessary. For example:o Monthly journal entry review.o Sales tax preparation.o Balance sheet account reconciliations.o Fixed asset recording and depreciation. Back up the accounting manager when he is out of the office.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 5 yr. exp. in cost accounting, product costing, ERP system background 4-year Accounting and/or Finance degree Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Access Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.Job duties may change with or without advance notice.Minimum Education Required: BachelorYears of Experience Required: 3-5 Years Searchable Keywords: TSYS iSol Associate Project Director (5540BD/139) / gj-mo Expected Travel Time: None Company: TSYS Location: US-CA-Sacramento Salary/Wage: 50,200.00 - 75,300.00 /year Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Company: TSYS Contact: Recruiter Address: 31902 Email: Apply by Email Reference Code: 16297.892620.6548