Sr Cost Accountant

This is a full-time position to work in a hybrid mode, 3 days from home and 2 form office (Zona Franca Metropolitana, Barreal de Heredia)

Our Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for preparing and analyze the cost variance reports, control of operational spending, month end close, Bank account reconciliation; STD cost roll up which includes review of the annual rates and analysis of inventory trends and risks. Must be prepare and monitor a cost-effective data needed to provide an appropriate level of costing information for management use influencing the business directly.

Main Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing variances: Tracking the appropriate use for all manufacturing accounts: PPV, Scrap, Cycle Count & others inventory variances.
• Analyze management reports as requested by Supervisor. (Controllable expenses report, weekly manufacturing report, scrap report)
• Act as the liaison between the value stream team, management and other internal customer
• Develop and deploy performance/reporting improvement ideas & tools that support Finance company wide.
• Support all activities from the NPI finance point of view (Monthly NPI tracker, Quote comparison, Weekly meetings, etc)
• Update standard costs every end of year
• Price analysis twice a year (meetings, analysis)
• Review, lead & validate company VIP’s initiatives.

Knowledge / Education:

• Bachelor´s Degree in Public Accounting or Business-related field
• Advanced English level
• Required proficiency in MS-Office mainly: Excel (index, conditional list, arrays, pivots, look-ups) & MS-Power Point
• Proficient in ERP systems.
• Basic knowledge in applicable safety regulations
• Background on US GAAP accounting and general accounting concepts
• Advanced knowledge of applicable Free Tax Zone regulations

Work Experience:

• +3 solid years of Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment
• Must have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards
• Inventory accounting experience

Skills / Competencies:

• Highest interpersonal skills and ability to communicate orally and in writing, with individuals or groups.
• Self-motivated. Passionate.
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Hands-on, collaborative, decisive. Self-starter willing to take calculated risks.
• Effective presentation skills and able to deliver insightful messages to external and internal audiences.