What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cost Accountant position at PETOSKEY PLASTICS?
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Senior Cost Accountant
Petoskey Plastics is an environmentally focused recycler and plastic film, bag, and resin manufacturer dedicated to our mission statement: to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities.
We are looking for motivated individuals to join our career-oriented, benefits-rich team. See a few of our over 20 competitive benefits below:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!
- Profit Sharing Bonuses
- Paid Time Off - start earning PTO just two weeks after your start date
- 401 Retirement Plan - with a 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution
- Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
Headquartered in Petoskey, Michigan, Petoskey Plastics provides products and custom-engineered solutions for a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more. The company has facilities in Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, and Texas.
Petoskey Plastics is here if you are looking for a family-oriented, career path-focused company. We offer paid training and several different growth opportunities. Start your career at Petoskey Plastics today!
We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing and analyzing all aspects of cost accounting, including inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis, and cost reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing or product-based environments and excels at translating cost data into actionable insights to support business decisions.
While we value global talent, we are not in a position to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update standard cost systems, including cost roll-ups and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy
- Analyze and reconcile inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS); investigate variances and provide recommendations for improvement
- Perform month-end and year-end cost accounting close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Support the budgeting and forecasting processes with detailed cost analysis and modeling
- Conduct regular inventory reviews, physical inventory counts, and cycle counts; ensure accuracy of perpetual inventory systems
- Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, material usage, and overhead allocation to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities
- Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting
- Assist with financial audits, ensuring compliance with internal controls and GAAP
- Develop and maintain cost accounting procedures and policies for consistent reporting and control
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred)
Experience
- 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or product-based company
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost analysis
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills
- Solid understanding of GAAP and internal control principles
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across departments
- Experience with lean manufacturing or process improvement initiatives
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- May require up to 10% travel
Essential Functions
- Regular and Reliable Attendance
- Standing
- Sitting
- Walking
- Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds
- Reading
- Writing
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Concentration
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