Cost Accountant

Job Description

Jr Cost Accountant | Flowserve Corporation

The Tone:
This is an early career role at Flowserve Corporation, located at a local facility. Flowserve is a large organization that operates in a manufacturing environment, requiring dedicated financial expertise. In this position, you will be a vital part of the local accounting and finance structure, ensuring precise financial operations and contributing directly to the success of manufacturing activities. Your work will involve close collaboration with operations and supporting other facilities as needed, making your contributions central to the company’s financial health and operational efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: At a local facility

• Team: Reports to the Finance Manager and works with a team.
• Mission: To support the local accounting and finance structure, collaborate with operations, and assist other facilities as required.
• Tech Stack: Oracle, BPC, SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-End Reporting: Generate comprehensive month-end financial reports and reconcile all associated bookings.
• Month-End Close: Execute the month-end close process for inventory, purchasing, and accounts receivable, including detailed reconciliation.
• Project Accounting: Manage project accounting activities, including monthly review of margins and processing related financial data.
• Sales and Margin Analysis: Conduct thorough sales and margin analysis to provide insights for business decisions.
• Standard Costing System: Maintain and oversee the standard costing system, performing data analysis for cost and manufacturing insights within the business.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a relevant field, coupled with general knowledge of accounting policies.
• Experience: At least one year of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office products, clear and concise communication, and the ability to proactively seek and implement improved solutions or processes.
• Bonus: Familiarity with systems such as Oracle, BPC, or SAP.