Accountant managing financial statements and HGB compliance for Hubert Burda Media's subsidiaries. Involves diverse financial accounting tasks and collaboration with various departments in Germany.
About the role
- Senior Cost Accountant managing accounting across multiple manufacturing sites for West’s Financial Services team. Preparing journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP.
Responsibilities
- Join a centralized cost accounting team located with West’s Financial Services team in Exton, PA.
- Responsible for the accounting across multiple manufacturing sites including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Prepare journal entries related to manufacturing accounting and inventory reserves to support accurate & timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate financial policies.
- Process manufacturing orders as part of the month-end close process.
- Participate in other monthly close activities for plants in area of responsibility.
- Prepare account reconciliations to ensure proper balance sheet valuation, flagging and accounting for potential risk.
- Calculate annual and ad hoc standard costing of products in SAP for assigned plant/s including reviewing and ensuring the update of BOMs, Routings, SKFs and Activity Rates.
- Monitor variances to standard cost and correct any erroneous postings.
- Perform margin variance analysis (including PPV, Production and Absorption variances).
- Support the periodic cycle count process and reconcile 3rd party warehouses.
- Drive consistency and standardization of cost accounting in line with Corporate Policies.
- Be Finance lead for UAT testing of costing processes as required.
- Provide finance guidance aligned to the preparation of customer pricing simulations, financial analysis and modelling.
- Ensure appropriate controls and compliance with US GAAP.
- Support and assist other functions within the business as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience required
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Experience working in private industry in multinational manufacturing companies preferred
- Accounting experience, preferable in a manufacturing environment using SAP or other ERP
- Understanding of GAAP and internal control principles
- Strong analytical skills and ability to summarize conclusions and make recommendations to management
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Accounting Qualification (CPA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA) preferred.
Benefits
- Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
- Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.
- Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.
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