Senior Cost Accountant Job in Monroe 28110, North Carolina Us
FIRE PROTECTION
Every day customers in more than 60 countries rely on Tyco’s Fire Protection business to help protect lives and property on land and at sea. Our global team has the technology and experience to deliver fire protection, special-hazard, emergency communication and supplied air solutions tailored to perform in even the most challenging environments. Plus our comprehensive array of testing, inspection and repair services help keep systems in top working order.
You’ll find an environment open to new ideas and rewarding experiences everywhere you look at Tyco Fire Protection, with possibilities for vital and engaging work as you challenge yourself to expand your skills and grow your career.
Senior Cost Accountant
Scott Safety, a business unit of Tyco International, is a premier manufacturer of innovative respiratory and other personal protective equipment and safety devices for fire and rescue services, industrial workers, police, military and civil defense organizations around the world. With five global manufacturing locations, Scott Safety produces products that protect thousands of individuals each day from environmental hazards including smoke, toxic fumes, combustible gases, falling objects, and flame contaminants. The Scott product line includes self-contained breathing apparatus, supplied air and air-purifying respirators, gas and flame detection instruments, thermal imaging cameras, air compressors, accountability systems, head, eye and face protection, and firefighter and personal protective clothing.
Responsible for cost accounting functions and ensuring that adequate internal controls are maintained. Works closely with Operations, Materials, Purchasing, and Engineering. Lead person for the annual physical inventory, excess and obsolete inventory reviews, and the annual standard cost setting process.
- Prepare routine and non-routine journal entries; provide support to Accounting Centers of Excellence on journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Review and analyze inventory, expense, cost, and variance accounts.
- Lead cross-functional annual work in process and warehouse physical inventory.
- Lead cross-functional annual standard cost setting process.
- Lead cross-functional quarterly excess and obsolete inventory reviews.
- Prepare financial reports for management review.
- Provide financial analysis support to internal customers and auditors.
- Identify control weaknesses and inefficient processes; implement process improvements.
- Bachelors Degree with minimum of 5 years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Good interpersonal and communication skills required. Self-motivation, ability to problem-solve and multi-task required.
- CMA certification preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (with emphasis on Excel) required.
- BAAN and Crystal Reports experience is preferred.
Tyco Fire Protection offers a competitive salary package in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) with company match.
Tyco is a diverse company that believes its employees are the foundation for investing in its future. Diversity and inclusion are key to growing our business and providing a work environment that fosters contributions by all employees.
Tyco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
