Cost Accountant

Role Purpose:

This role is responsible for tracking, reporting, and maintaining accountability for all product inventory associated with production reporting for the Tubular Division of Haynes International, Inc. The position ensures compliance with Arcadia facility and corporate requirements and deadlines in support of the Company's business plan. Key responsibilities include reviewing general ledger activity, consolidating financial information, preparing accurate and timely reports, and supporting the Quality and Production Planning departments as needed. The role also provides short-term coverage for the Accounting Specialist and performs designated key duties of the Finance Manager when required.

Role Qualifications: (Required) & (Preferred):

Education:

B.S. Degree in Business or Accounting (R)

Experience:

Microsoft Applications specifically including Excel (R) Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar experience (R)

2+ Year Manufacturing Experience (R) Inventory Control/Accountability (P)

2+ Year Month End Close, General Ledger experience (R)

Areas of Knowledge:

Microsoft AX Dynamics or similar ERP Cost Accounting System; Inventory Tracking and Flow Analysis; Manufacturing Process and Flow; Health & Safety; Multitasking (R)

Skills:

Intermediate to Advanced Computer Literacy and Navigation, Good analytical organization and communication skills, Self-Motivation, Able to work well with others (R)

Global Accountabilities for the Role:

1. Safety/Environmental Establish and maintain a safe work environment and safe work habits.
2. Quality Complete areas of accountability with professionalism and in pressured time frames.
3. Productivity Analyze and streamline areas of accountability to work as efficiently as possible.
4. Cost/Stewardship Work efficiently as possible, conserving supplies and other Company provisions where ever possible

Role Responsibilities:

1. Routine Product Costing for Tubing and Fittings Products
2. Sales Reporting and Cost of Goods Sold - Reconcile for daily and monthly closing and reporting
3. Product Returns coordinator and sales contact
4. Responsible for labor for Shopfloor systems including weekly and month-end reconciliation for both temporary personnel
5. Review conversion invoices and receipts -- checking for reasonableness and ensuring proper procedures are followed
6. Cross-train on AX and Shopfloor transactions and other duties of the Accounting Specialist
7. Cross-train to learn WIP and Production Variance analysis and annual department budgets
8. Assist with annual physical inventories
9. Assist with SOX and audit requests
10. Assist with other analysis and reporting as needed
11. Member of the Internal Audit Team for Arcadia Tubular Facility Process Audits
12. General ledger, Trial Balance, Journal Entries knowledge
13. Adhere to month end close cycle (5 business days)