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Senior Cost Accountant

Nikon Metrology, Inc.

Maple Grove, MN
8 days ago

Job Description

Join Nikon Metrology as a Senior Cost Accountant and play a pivotal role in managing cost accounting functions across the organization. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure financial accuracy while driving process improvements and providing strategic insights for business decisions. Be part of a team that values innovation and fosters a supportive culture for personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure costs are accurately charged to the appropriate department
  • Capture and classify cost data for product lines
  • Oversee and participate in periodic cycle counts
  • Compare actual costs to historical or projected costs
  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes
  • Provide cost-related data for business decisions and financial reporting
  • Research and resolve discrepancies between actual and expected costs
  • Conduct cost-benefit analysis and recommend cost reduction
  • Monitor financial activities and prepare reports
  • Recommend and implement process improvements
  • Develop and maintain standard costs for manufactured goods
  • Administer internal controls and audits
  • Provide financial leadership to the factory management team

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of cost accounting experience in an industrial manufacturing setting
  • 3 years’ general ledger accounting experience
  • Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, GAAP and IFRS
  • Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and V-lookups
  • Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a fully integrated ERP system

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS Navision
  • CPA

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensationTraining and advancement opportunitiesTuition reimbursementIndustry leading medical, dental, and vision plansWork from home and hybrid working optionsRefresh days