enior Manufacturing Cost Accountant

02/2017 - PRESENT
Houston, TX

 Ensure standard costs assigned to inventory are accurate

 Calculate standard labor, overhead, and material overhead rates, annually and as needed
 Ensures inventory is properly stated
 Update “frozen” cost as needed
 Address all Cost Accounting alerts from Oracle, daily
 Review part costs to ensure proper application of costs, including from BOMs, Routings,
Rates, Yield Factors, and Material Costs
 Instruct operations’ employees on required corrections/transactions to ensure date
integrity
 Approval of adjustments to inventory
 Manage observation of physical inventories, both on-site and at suppliers

Manufacturing Cost Accountant

01/2013 - 12/2016
Philadelphia, PA

 Experience working with manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost

standards
 Proficient in SAP or Great Plains ERP Systems
 Good general accounting skills
 Responsible for the plants’ month end close and reporting process. Prepare monthly
variance analysis to support accurate and timely reporting of monthly actuals to various
internal customers
 Participates in the coordination & preparation of plants’ operating forecasts vs. budget &
prior projections
 Participates in the coordination & preparation of plants’ operating forecasts vs budget &
prior projections
 Comply with internal controls and assist with periodic testing and validation to ensure
ontinuing effectiveness and compliance including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
 Comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures

Education

University of Saint Mary

2008 - 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Professional Skills
  Self Directed; strong time management and prioritizaton skills
 Strong SAP (FI and CO modules) and Excel skills
 Microsoft Office (Excel technical skills – Pivot tables, VLookup, etc.) experience
 Highly organized and demonstrated teamwork skills
 Influencing skills; creativity in accomplishing assignments
 Microsoft PowerPoint and Word Skills
 Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes in an MRP environment including
Manufacturing and/or Cost Accounting Experience

Dedicated Cost Accountant with solid experience providing accounting support to various
operating groups and manufacturing plants. Strong knowledge of GAAP relevant government
regulations internal controls cost accounting methods and cost modeling tools and methods.
Demonstrated analytical skills and an ability to interpret complex data in meaningful and
relevant ways to accurately identify variances.

Core Competencies
 Excellent organizational and analytical skills  COGS distribution SBT variances)
 Cost / benefit analysis  Journal entries
 Month-end financial close and reporting  Key performance indicators
 Costing programs  Auditing
 Accounts Payable  ERP software

Experience
Cost Accountant
2/1/2009 – Current
Pointer IT Solutions
New Cityland, CA

 Develop and maintain accurate product costs

 Audit item costs costing programs and systems for accuracy
 Ensure rates are appropriate and are kept updated with changes in the business
 Coordinate proper cost absorption in inventory valuation
 Assist Sales Team and Pricing Analyst with proposals for new products and business
 Communicate variances and cost explanations to Management Team
 Evaluate key performance indicators (KPI’s) and communicate issues to Management
 Perform cost / benefit analysis for new projects and capital acquisitions

Cost Accountant
4/1/2004 – 1/1/2009
d’Anconia Copper
New Cityland, CA

 Set standard costs for all products and directed the implementation of cost accounting
methods and activities
  Oversaw the cost control systems managed and interpreted cost audits and prepared cost
accounting reports for presentation to upper management
 Accumulated and applied overhead costs as required by generally accepted accounting
principles
 Reported on breakeven points margins and periodic variances by products and work
centers
 Investigated cycle counting variances and resolved issues working with with the
production manager to locate and dispose of obsolete inventory

Assistant Cost Accountant

9/1/2001 – 3/1/2004
Maxvin Elevators
New Cityland, CA

 Recorded journal entries and accrued for costs in accordance with GAAP
 Prepared account reconciliations and budget comparisons
 Assisted Chief Accountant with month-end financial close and reporting
 Participated in multi-functional committees and task forces