Cost Accountant (Finance)
As a Cost Accountant with PPG you will be responsible for Oracle R12 cost accounting activities in support of the Circleville Resin manufacturing location and the ERU. Key responsibilities include product costing, month end close activities and preparation of the annual manufacturing budget. The goal of this position is to provide accurate and timely data related to product costs, manufacturing operations and relevant variances. Specific activities include:
- Provides financial analysis to drive Plant Operations performance:
- Responsible for the preparation and review of periodic financial statements detailing actual manufacturing costs and variances from planned performance.
- Provides ad hoc analyses, upon request or as the situation demands, to enhance the financial understanding and, resultantly, decision making of Operations management.
- Responsible for the preparation and review of periodic financial statements detailing actual manufacturing costs and variances from planned performance.
- Responsible for month end close activities related to production and manufacturing operations and preparation of internal management reporting.
- Responsible for administration of the Magna Carta inventory policy and conducting monthly meetings with Technical and Production to discuss quality of inventory and required actions.
- Assists in the preparation of the annual manufacturing budgets, detailed by category & cost center for the determination of accurate product costs.
- Completes the quarterly product recosts in support of accurate inventory valuation and business decisions focused on product profitability.
- Preparation and completion of periodic LIFO reporting to Corporate Finance.
- Responsible for leading and reconciliation of the annual physical inventory.
- Preparation and completion of various year-end Corporate, or US Government, financial or manufacturing statistics schedules.
- Oversees the development, implementation, and adherence to all other job-specific financial policies and procedures to ensure a strong business control environment, where internal financial and operating controls comply with Corporate and Coatings & Resins policy.
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- An undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting is required
- Previous functional, or comparable, cost accounting experience and knowledge Required.
- Must possess a comprehensive understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls, and display strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong leadership and communication skills are also required.
- Must be able to work without close supervision, while ensuring tasks are completed effectively, consistently, and within established deadlines.
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At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers' biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
Why join us:
With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.
- Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
- You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
- Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
- Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help them propel their industries forward.
- You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.
PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
PPG offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG's affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com .
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