Cost accountant Jobs in Glendale, AZ

Summary

This position is an excellent opportunity for an individual to leverage their product costing expertise and leadership skills as a Cost Accountant for the Accounting and Finance team, specifically serving two facilities, Anlin Windows & Doors in Clovis, CA, and Western Window Systems in Phoenix, AZ.

This position will be based in Clovis, CA, and travel to Phoenix, AZ, is required. The successful candidate will join a team committed to manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and member development and will partner with the location Plant Controllers and operations team to achieve objectives.

The Cost Accountant collects data to determine the costs of business activities such as raw materials purchases, inventory, and labor. The candidate is responsible for product costing, product manufacturing analysis, and inventory valuations, following costing controls and procedures while maintaining the cost accounting system and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Focus on cost and inventory financial analysis at Anlin Windows & Doors in Clovis, CA, and Western Window Systems in Phoenix, AZ.
• Along with the other members of the Costing team, drive the enhancement of procedures and controls that ensure meaningful and reliable product costs and accurate inventories.
• Assist in developing cost standards for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Prepare quarterly excess and obsolete inventory analysis to determine reserve and identify areas to reduce and dispose from inventory.
• Perform month-end cost and inventory accounting close, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with budget preparation for standard costing by analyzing data from Scrap, PPV, and inventory transactions.
• Prepare weekly inventory, manufacturing, and purchase price variance reports and create journal entries as needed.
• Assist with audit requests (internal and external).
• Record Scrap Receivable entries and ensure Scrap proceeds are posted accurately.
• Record monthly entries for in-transit material, partial shipments, and damaged material receivable.
• Research and resolve all general ledger and inventory discrepancies by coordinating with IT, warehouse, and other system owners.
• Prepare data for the periodic standard costs update.
• Run reports for sales and material cost moves between divisions.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Time will be split between the Clovis, CA and Phoenix, AZ locations. Travel to Phoenix, AZ at least once per month will be required. Special activities or projects may require more frequent travel at times.

MITERopswest

About Us

Our benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse / dependents. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.

MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT Industries are an equal-opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.