Cost Accountant

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Chestnut Ridge, NY, USA
In-Office
78K-104K Annually
Mid level
Hardware • Security
The Role
Support monthly close and inventory/cost accounting including journal entries, standard costing, variance analysis, inventory reconciliations, reserves, budgeting/forecasting, reporting, audit support, and cross-functional collaboration to improve costing and inventory controls.
Summary Generated by Built In

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

  

Job Description

  

Teledyne LeCroy designs, manufactures, and markets state-of-the-art electronic test and measurement equipment. Originally founded as LeCroy Corporation in 1964, the company was acquired by Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY) in 2012 and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary. We are located in Chestnut Ridge, NY (Rockland County).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the monthly close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries related to inventory, cost of sales, accruals, and reserves
  • Perform cost accounting analysis, including purchase price variances (PPV) and work order variances, and partner with operations to drive resolution
  • Maintain and support standard costing and absorption accounting processes for manufactured products
  • Prepare and analyze inventory-related balance sheet accounts and reconciliations
  • Lead and support inventory control activities, including cycle counts, variance investigations, and process improvements
  • Perform excess and obsolete inventory reserve analysis and recommend adjustments
  • Support warranty reserve calculations and royalty accruals and reporting
  • Assist with expense budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for manufacturing operations and research and development areas
  • Prepare monthly management reporting packages, including cost and margin analysis
  • Assist with external auditors’ interim and annual audit requests, particularly related to inventory and cost accounting
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and engineering to ensure accurate cost data and financial insights

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CMA, CPA and/or Master’s degree a plus
  • 3–5 years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience
  • Public accounting experience with manufacturing clients or
  • Corporate accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with inventory accounting and controls strongly preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong understanding of GAAP, particularly inventory and cost accounting
  • Experience with:
    • Inventory controls and cycle counting
    • Standard costing and absorption accounting
    • Variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead, and work order variances)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced), Word, and PowerPoint;
  • SAP ERP experience preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly driven, ambitious, and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset

Competitive Benefits Package

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, FSA, HSA eligible on day 1 – No waiting period
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • PTO & sick time
  • On-site gym
  • On-site café

  

Salary Range:

$77,900.00-$103,800.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3-5 years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience
  • Public accounting experience with manufacturing clients or corporate accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, particularly inventory and cost accounting
  • Experience supporting monthly close, preparing and posting journal entries for inventory, cost of sales, accruals, and reserves
  • Experience with standard costing and absorption accounting
  • Experience in variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead, and work order variances)
  • Experience with inventory accounting, cycle counting, reconciliations and inventory controls
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced), Word, and PowerPoint
  • SAP ERP experience
  • Experience assisting external auditors on inventory and cost accounting matters
  • CMA, CPA and/or Master's degree

Teledyne FLIR Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Teledyne FLIR and has not been reviewed or approved by Teledyne FLIR.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off includes progressive vacation that increases with tenure, sick leave, and paid holidays. Immediate eligibility and flexible scheduling at some sites support practical use of leave.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, alongside short- and long-term disability. Wellbeing resources such as on-site fitness options and no-cost counseling are available in the U.S.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is offered, complemented by tax-advantaged accounts and, in some divisions, an ESPP. Match terms were enhanced recently at the corporate level.

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The Company
HQ: Täby
3,092 Employees
Year Founded: 1978

What We Do

Teledyne FLIR designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness. We bring innovative sensing solutions into daily life through our thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, video analytics, measurement and diagnostic, and advanced threat detection systems. Teledyne FLIR offers a diversified portfolio that serves a number of applications in government & defense, industrial, and commercial markets. Our products help first responders and military personnel protect and save lives, promote efficiency within the trades, and innovate consumer-facing technologies. Teledyne FLIR strives to strengthen public safety and well-being, increase energy and time efficiency, and contribute to healthy and intelligent communities.

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