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New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc

Cost Accountant

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc, Peterborough, New Hampshire, us, 03458

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Cost Accountant Shift: 1st Shift

Job Description Primarily focused on inventory, this position will help ensure that the relevant corporate policy and internal controls / cost accounting roadmap is administered within the site, and will work with the site finance representative over inventory. Results, analysis, and actions will be communicated back to a diverse and multi-functional management team. This position will also assist in daily/weekly reporting activities, some month‑end close functions, as well as forecasting/budgeting as needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain adequate inventory

Analyze open/closed work order variances and follow up as required

Review inventory scrap and other adjustments for accuracy

Review invoice price variances and make adjustments as necessary

Periodic product costing and product margin analysis

Ad‑hoc labor hours/dollar adjustments to WIP orders

Perform the periodic settlements of production orders

Support Operations team by providing results of Key Business Metrics

Support Sales Team with cost estimates periodic product line margin analysis

Support company controller in cost controls, financial analysis, and accounting procedures as needed

Support Finance and Sarbanes‑Oxley Audits as needed

Education & Experience Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

Minimum 2 years of work experience in cost accounting/business analysis.

Past experience in manufacturing environment required.

Other Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail

Proven skills in problem analysis and resolution

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

High level of analytical competency and math skills; ability to organize and interpret data

Proficient with Excel: spreadsheet management, pivot tables, VLOOKUP

Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to changing situations

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with shop floor supervision and support functions

Ability to handle multiple projects and daily activities

Must be organized, resourceful, self‑motivated and able to work independently

Bachelor's Degree in business or closely related field preferred

Persistent commitment to continuous improvement

Technical skills in account reconciliation, cost analysis and month‑end close responsibilities a plus

Excellent communication skills

High‑performance team member and strong team player

Ability to meet deadlines

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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