JOB POSTING COST ACCOUNTANT– VANCOUVER, WA Posting Date: August 28, 2014 Close Date: Until Filled Job Title: Cost Accountant FLSA: Salaried Exempt Job Locations: Vancouver, WA Travel: 0-10% Reports To: Cost Accounting Manager Department: Finance SUMMARY: The Cost Accountant will provide support to Manufacturing Operations Management by developing reporting and analysis of operating results in areas such as plant profitability and inventory management. The cost accountant will work with Operations Management to understand cost drivers and develop meaningful metrics. In addition, the person in this position will play a key role in ensuring compliance with internal controls at the manufacturing facility by reinforcing expectations and the reasons for the controls. The person will participate in month-end accounting activities, will play a key role in physical inventories, and will support quarterly reviews and the year-end audit by our independent accounting firm. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Timely management of the Water Transmission Revenue Recognition Reports for the applicable plants, which includes the following: o Cost to cost percentage of completion revenue recognition o Project COGS – including allocations from Corporate, variances between standard to actual, and over/under absorption of overhead rates o Profit margin analysis and loss contingency reserve calculation when appropriate o Applicable balance sheet calculations, including overbill and under bill o Actual vs. Estimate analysis, including understanding changes in estimates o Backlog and tons produced reporting o Contract review to determine if the Company has established Persuasive Evidence Of an Arrangement and follow up with the appropriate parties when necessary • Weekly revenue and performance forecasting for the applicable plants. • Ownership over the monthly close process for the assigned plants, to ensure a timely and accurate GL close. • Provide information and support to the plant employees, as well as be the financial liaison for the Operations Managers. • Analysis of costs at applicable facilities, verifying GL coding accuracy and expense reasonableness as compared to plan and forecast. • Assist financial planning and reporting team with budget preparation and monthly forecast preparation, including detailed analysis of actual cost and cost drivers. • Participate and be plant liaison with external audit firm for physical inventory. • Actively participate in audit support preparation, which includes items requested by the external audit firm as well as internal support required by the financial reporting team. • Understand internal control procedures related to areas managed and participate in controls documentation and evaluation. • Perform selected internal control procedures and document performance. • Streamline and document department processes and procedures with the objective of following lean principles while also maintaining strong internal controls. • Help develop and refine accounting policies and procedures as appropriate. • Ad Hoc analysis and special projects as assigned. IN THE AREA OF RESPONSIBILTIES THE CANDIDATE MUST DEMONSTRATE: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • A keen sense of detail/accuracy as well as the ability to see the larger picture. • Superior organizational skills, including an ability to multi-task and re-prioritize to meet critical deadlines and project timelines. • Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. • Capable of regularly using good judgment and discretion to accomplish goals and work requirements. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, plus at least 4-8 years of relevant work experience. • Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. • Experience in product costing/profitability analysis preferred. • Experience in the application of GAAP and an understanding of internal controls. • Experience with the monthly accounting close process. • Experience working with SAP or other major enterprise-wide application. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position. NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY PROFILE: Northwest Pipe Company is a leading manufacturer of welded steel pipe and tube products. The Water Transmission Group is the largest manufacturer of engineered steel pipe water systems in North America. With eight Water Transmission manufacturing facilities, the Group is positioned to meet North Americas growing needs for water and wastewater infrastructure. The Water Transmission Group serves a wide-range of markets and their solution-based products are a perfect fit for applications including: water transmission, plant piping, energy, tunnels, river crossings, structural, industrial and construction. The Tubular Products Group operates a state of the art electric resistance weld mill facility. The Tubular Products portfolio serves a wide-range of markets and its quality certified pipe and tube products are good for applications including: oil and gas, structural industrial, fire protection, low pressure and agricultural. The Company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington and has manufacturing facilities in the United States and Mexico. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successful passing a drug test. HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in (and qualified for) this position, please send your resume to careers2014@nwpipe. No phone calls please. NWP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we participate in the E-verify program. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:09:28 +0000
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