Senior Cost Accountant

The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for managing and maintaining the cost accounting system; incorporating understanding of manufacturing operations and generally accepted accounting practices in support of TSS Denver’s Vision–Mission–Values (VMV).  This position will take direction with general supervision from the Controller and requires interaction with all levels of the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews and posts daily manufacturing accounting entries.
• Reviews cost and variance trends; researching significant variations and recommending appropriate response.
• Prepares daily operating performance analysis; including inventory movements, sales, and cost of goods sold, to identify significant issues in a timely fashion.
• Reviews new BOMs and Routers submitted for cost freeze for accuracy.
• Performs monthly inventory valuation and reconciliation of cost ledgers.
• Evaluates and approves cost review requests, including operating impact analysis.
• Performs data analysis using ODBC reporting tools as required to perform job duties or as requested by management staff.
• Performs data management tasks in JDE through the use of Z-files and mass upload capabilities.
• Prepares and monitors operating forecasts based on budgets. Review significant variations and analyze operating impact.
• Establishes labor and overhead rates in line with operating budgets.
• Performs annual cost roll and inventory revaluation. Works with purchasing and operations management to enhance accuracy of cost components.
• Assists other employees with information and/or analysis when requested.
• Demonstrates understanding, support and consistent application of our Vision, Mission and Core Values
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

•  Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related area
• 5-plus years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. 
• Previous experience working with an ERP system requires; JDE experience preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities .
• Previous experience in exercising independent judgment and problem-solving skills to address questions or issues effectively.
• Must have ERP experience and an understanding of how an ERP system works.
• Must have ODBC and SQL experience.
• Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality within the scope of position
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel. Overall intermediate computer skills.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Equipment Used

This position is located in the administrative offices of a manufacturing facility which requires prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.  Requires manual dexterity for typing and considerable time at a computer.  This position will spend about 5% of their time on the production floor where heavy machinery is present and loud sounds exist. 

Health and Safety – PPE Requirements

• Safety Glasses to be worn at all times when on the production floor
• Safety Shoes to be worn at all times when on the production floor

Must wear appropriate PPE for all work activities performed; varies based work

Benefits offered:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Salary range: $85-95k 

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