Cost Accountant

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity as a Cost Accountant in our Warrensburg, MO location. This position will be responsible for daily and monthly accounting tasks reporting to the Plant Controller. These tasks include but are not limited to improving the reporting at the plant, ensure the accuracy of the inventory responsibilities, assisting in creating policies and procedures to be distributed plant wide, assisting in detail analysis, reviewing of plant reporting and location financial data, and supporting interim and year-end audit

requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Plant Accounting with month-end and weekly close tasks
• Annual audit requirements
• Internal Control activities and audit to the shop floor
• Annual and Midyear budgeting process
• Weekly tracking to budget and forecast
• Standard Cost and variance analysis
• Profitability Analysis, by customer and program vs Budget
• Prepare monthly report data for corporate and the management team
• Take the lead and coordinate the Annual Physical Inventory
• Inventory reconciliation
• Coordinate with various departments to process customer, supplier, and intercompany invoices
• Perform global intercompany accounting and reconciliation
• BOM and process routing audit
• Assist in special projects as needed
• Fixed Assets reconciliation
• Tracking the budget of Capital Expense
  
  

Minimum Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of applicable experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with PLEX, SAP, Oracle, or any ERP.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and meet deadlines
• Capable of taking on new, challenging tasks with limited guidance
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Highly flexible Ability to work and take direction from Team Members at all levels of the organization
  
  

Intellectual competencies:

• Intelligence – Ability to acquire understanding and absorb information rapidly. A quick study
• Analytical Skills – Ability to identify significant problems and opportunities. Can analyze problems and people in-depth. Ability to determine root cause
• Education – Meets formal & informal educational requirements. Exhibits continuous learning
  
  

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
  
  

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States. Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws. Branex Group offers the following benefits: - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision insurance - Paid time off - 401(k) This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.