Senior Cost Engineer
A manufacturer in the Boston area is seeking a Sr. Cost Engineer. Candidates need to have a BS degree and manufacturing or Plant accounting experience is preferred. Must have a solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and ability to accurately apply the principles.
Temp to perm position.
location: Westford, Massachusettsjob type: Contract
salary: $43 - 52 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:Perform daily and month-end closing activities. This includes preparation of journal entries, management reports, and account reconciliations.
Conduct review and analysis related to production order activity, spending variances, inventory valuation accuracy, and the need for plant required accruals and reserves.
Monitor budget and actual spend throughout the year and work with cost center owners on variances to budget and forecasts.
Develop standard rates for cost centers and work with engineering on maintenance of plant BOM's and routers.
Work with the planning team to develop monthly manufacturing cost and absorption forecasts based on forecasted demand.
Assist the operations team on development of business plans to justify large capital projects.
Assist with the annual physical inventory.
Maintain compliance with US GAAP and all company accounting policies.
Maintain procedural documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance initiatives.
Assist with requirements of both internal and external auditors during annual audit.
Monitor yield performance and work with commercial and corporate accounting to ensure revenue is recognized according to conditions identified in the customer contract.
Assist with special projects as needed.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
- Accounting/Finance
- Finance
- account reconciliations
- Budget
- Forecast
- Financial Acumen
- Financial Acumen
- GAAP
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.