Job description

SUMMARY

The Cost Accountant leads activities of product costing, product manufacturing analysis, and inventory valuation.

Supports the Accounting department by obtaining financial data and maintaining accounting records by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Highly efficient in SAP with knowledge of creating reports, setting up variants, layouts and pulling accurate data from the system.
• Highly efficient in Excel with knowledge of: SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS, linking files, creating reports and Pivot Tables. Comfortable with creating excel reports from scratch
• Calculates standard costs, review standards and actual costs for inaccuracies
• Reviews BOMs, Routing configurations, labor costs and updates excel files to mimic
• Construct data accumulation systems for a cost accounting system
• Strong Reconciliation skills, understanding of General Ledger accounting
• Keeps and reviews all General Ledger accounts for accuracy, updates cost center report monthly
• Assists with Month End closing operations, Prepare monthly Journal Entries
• Supports AP and Purchasing Departments on PO reconciliation and investigations
• Assist auditors with journal entry examination and Year End Closing
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts, investigate variances
• Work with the sites materials review board to locate and dispose of obsolete inventory
• Reviews Concur accounts, assists with reconciling Concur monthly and reviews American Express accounts
• Provides reports on breakeven points by products, cost centers, and production departments
• Provides reports on periodic variances and their causes, focusing on spending variances
• Provides supports on semi-annual budget building
• Compiles PowerPoint slides providing financial monthly reviews
• Supports Tax Department with requests as needed
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Cost accountant generally works in an office environment but is expected to be highly familiar with all company aspects, therefore may regularly visits production operations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in accounting and five years related experience in a manufacturing environment. Must have experience collaborating with a multi-department team. Also, it is beneficial to have experience manipulating large databases. Proficient in SAP required. Must have strong time management and analytical skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the Organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good with mathematical equations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing or orally.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong Excel and database skills, large data analysis. Strong background and expertise with Accounting Systems including major ERP solutions. Strong organizational skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: cooperative, respectful and professional.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light to moderate physical effort required;

Must be able to regularly lift and /or move up to 5-10 pounds.

Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat

Repetitive use of hands; typing

Specific vision abilities required; primarily computer work viewing of monitors

POSITION TYPE/ EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a regular position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., 40 Hours/week. Remote work may be available as a hybrid schedule.

The annual salary range for this position is $72,200-90,300

The salary offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions.

ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,200.00 - $90,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ontario, CA 91761

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