Cost Accountant

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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

Cost Accountant: The essential functions and key responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to: Develops, implements and/or maintains one or a combination of cost accounting systems. Prepares journal entries; maintains and reconciles ledger accounts. Collects data, allocates costs and prepares reports on labor, equipment, depreciation, assembly or other operating expenses, ensuring that established procedures are followed. Prepares financial statements and variance reports as requested. May do analysis and prepare special reports. May interpret reports and records for managers.

Utilizing the Company’s ERP system (EPICOR) and work closely with the Planners, Buyers, Production Team and and Shipping in order to effectively balance job costs and materials.

• Work with Production groups to monitor and close production jobs timely and verify all parts and labor have been reported properly.
• Maintain constant communication with production to ensure data is entered in a timely manner into the ERP software.
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs, material, labor, etc., comparing estimated costs to actual production costs, develop reporting and analytics, working closely with the Operations team
• Perform cost analysis, cost of goods sold and costs of production to identify variances highlighting areas of focus for profitability improvement.
• Evaluate new or special products and impact on production costs and production forecasts.
• Maintain internal control and compliance requirements related to manufacturing accounting activities.

In addition, as required:

• Assist the Controller with the day to day, monthly and year-end operations of the Accounting/ Finance Department.
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• At least 2 to 4 years Accounting/Finance experience
• Execution, Analytical, and Judgment skills a must
• Applicant needs to have excellent computer skills as well as organizational skills. 
• Must be able to multi-task. 
• Requires the ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Previous experience with Epicor software, CRM, or ERP system
• Experience in a production driven environment

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/Affirmative Action 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. ​