Senior Cost Accountant

Job description
Why do we need you?

If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Sr. Cost Accountant is responsible to support the site controller and plant management by performing analysis of cost, production, and inventory for World Class Manufacturing (WCM), assisting with month end close, audit request and other special projects. They will develop, control, and manage cost accounting functions of the location to assure timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of the accounting function and attainment of corporate objectives.

Specific duties will encompass the following:

Cost Maintenance: work order reporting and analysis, product costing, cost roll-up, assist with internal procedures and policies. Run labor reporting and analysis. Assist with Inventory: cycle count audits, inventory account reconciliation, inventory reserve maintenance and analysis, inventory slow moving and obsolete.

Monthly Close Process: Perform journal entry posting, balance sheet reconciliations, Smart View data input and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) data inputs.

Reporting & Analysis: Assist with site-specific financials, various variance analysis and department spending analysis. Maintain weekly score card matrix. Costing of new product and participation in the budget and updating the ERP during the budget phase.

Fixed Asset Maintenance: Maintain a fixed asset roll forward schedule; work with project manager to confirm asset status. Ensure all fixed assets are placed into service timely.

Undertake metrics and adhere to the SGC Accounting Policy and Internal Controls Manuals.

What are the requirements?
• Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance (or related field) (Required)
• 3+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing environment (Required)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Preferred) QAD a Plus
• Advanced skills in MS PowerPoint, Excel & Word (Required)
• Knowledge of accounting/systems (Required)
• Must have a sufficient understanding and knowledge of IT technology and Microsoft products (Required)
• QAD ERP experience (Preferred)
• Experience with cost accounting, financial analysis, effective communication skill (4+ years preferred)
• Experience with month end close and balance sheet reconciliation (3+ years preferred)
• Accounting/Finance experience in a manufacturing environment (3+ years preferred).

Is this job for you?

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $79,500 to $123,400 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $87,450 to $135,740. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
• Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Additional based on Role:
• One pair of company-issued steel-toe shoes, and safety glasses; annually

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