Manufacturing Accountant

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MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability, and sustainability in electronic materials.

Our Expertise:

• Wafer Level Solutions: Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance.
• Semiconductor Assembly Solutions: Driving innovation in semiconductor assembly processes for unparalleled reliability.
• Circuitry Solutions: Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry.
• Circuit Board Assembly Solutions: Elevating circuit board assembly processes for optimal performance.
• Film & Smart Surface Solutions: Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability.
   

Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, and infrastructure, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services covers the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Who are we looking for?

The Cost Accountant is responsible for accurately inputting, analyzing, and monitoring product costs and manufacturing variances to support efficient financial management and decision-making. This position plays a critical role in maintaining and processing data related to cost accounting functions for the West Haven, CT location. Key responsibilities include managing and ensuring the accuracy of:

• Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Product Routings
• Raw Material and Purchased Item Standards
• Manufacturing Variances (Material, Labor, Overhead)
• Standard Cost Updates and Cost Revaluations

The role requires attention to detail, timely data maintenance, and proactive monitoring to drive operational efficiency and cost control within the organization.

What will you be doing?

• Recommend and implement corrective actions for any variances or discrepancies associated with the manufacturing processes.
• Define, maintain, and report inventory transactions for off-site and non-traditional manufacturing locations and processes.
• Research and resolve any reporting related differences as a result of ongoing reviews of costs and inventory related general ledger account balances.
• Periodic journal entries – for example, GL to Perpetual Inventory reconciliations, product line reporting, absorption analysis, unique process reconciliations and adjustments, etc.
• Monitor, review, and research (where necessary), fields with impacts to Precious Metal Position Reporting.
• Monitor and communicate inventory related points of interest to the management team (aging inventory, expired, shelf life issues, uncharacteristic aspects, etc).
• Interact with the business and sites to coordinate scheduling and oversight of physical inventories.
• Estimate, project and communicate proposed standard cost set up and valuation for potential new items, as well as those requested for review by Sales and/or Marketing.
• Interact with Sales and business leaders regarding Inter-Company Pricing policy, processing, calculations and evaluations.
• Monitor various systems and respond accordingly to address the needs of the business (for example: JDE, Lotus Notes, Sharepoint, etc).
• Product Line Reporting and Analysis – profitability by product line, trends over time, comparisons to budgeted / forecasted values, flux analysis, etc.
• Coordinate fixed asset audits, reviews, and tagging with Engineering and Site leaders.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts, audits, reviews, and tagging with site leaders.
• Monitor Construction In Progress spending on approve