Senior Cost Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate Headquarters - Charlotte, NC 28278Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingJob Description Summary

The Senior Cost Accountant at Okuma America Corporation oversees daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy in transactions and compliance with regulations. This prepares financial reports, supports budget planning, and leads system improvements. Key responsibilities include timely financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and collaborating across departments to support business goals.

 

The identification of Essential Job Functions does not display an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the related work that may be assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities 

 


Ensure all accounting practices comply with laws and regulations.
Develop and implement systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information.
Coordinate internal fixed asset audits to ensure compliance.
Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions and identify areas for cost reduction.
Coordination of cost accounting and reporting activities
Monitor weekly cost calcs/negative inventory
Inventory Close and Reconciliation of Inventory by warehouse
Provide support for cycle counts, investigate price variances, and help resolve issues
Establish annual labor and overhead rates/ Performs average cost analysis for Board &


Mechanical Exchange Revenue


Review, investigate, and explain production variances on a routine basis
Assist with audits both annual and quarter reviews
Reconcile Machine Rev, COGS
Inventory reserve analysis – quarterly
Property tax returns – annual
Fixed Assets, reconciliation, additions and disposals
Reconciles CIP, books depreciation
Landed Costs analysis and recording accruals
Royalty analysis and recording liability in D365
Drive work process improvements
Lead month-end and Year End closing process, perform month-end journal entries,
 reconciliation of balance sheet accounts in a timely and accurate manner.
Performs bank reconciliations 
Prepare monthly financial reports for management.
Prepare quarterly and annual consolidation packages for parent company using Stravis-link.
Support annual financial statement audit, prepare required schedules and compile data to support audit requests.
Reporting required by governmental entities in a timely and accurate manner.
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as needed to support business
Support Accounting Department in other areas when needed
Adheres to all company employment policies and safe practices


 
QualificationsExperience/Training/Education
•    BS degree in Accounting or Finance or AS degree plus relevant work experience 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
General: 
•    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
•    Ability to plan, prioritize, organize work, effectively handle multiple projects with track record of successful project completion, and work positively under pressure.
•    Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage a range of responsibilities and competing priorities while working under pressure to meet deadlines
•    Superb time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet regular and frequent deadlines
•    Team player and positive attitude are essential.

Technical:  
•    Computer proficiency to include intermediate Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office skills as well as Internet research skills. D365 and Onestream experience is a plus.

Communication: 
•    Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as exceptional listening skills
•    Exceptional ability to speak and write effectively in a business environment
•    Exceptional ability to ask necessary questions

Math & Reasoning: 
•    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
•    Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
•    Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to adapt to change and take initiative
Physical and Environmental Elements
Physical Demands: 
•    Ability to sit continuously for over 3/4 of normal work shift, and stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms for at least 1/4 of the normal work shift
•    Ability to lift and carry, push, or pull up to 10 pounds 
•    Ability to stoop, crouch and reach 
•    Ability to talk or hear continuously
•    Ability to see clearly to do all work-related tasks (clear or corrected vision at 20 inches or less) 
•    Ability to operate a vehicle and possess a valid d