Costs Accounting Specialist – Senior USCA Lead will report to Costs USCA Supervisor and will be for responsible to support the cost accountant to realize standard cost of manufactured and purchased products/materials. Performing cost analysis and monthly reports. You should possess excellent analytical skills along with the ability to combine different data.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support mid-month and month-end closing activities, including identifying and resolving SLA errors, preprocessors, and variance reports.
• Participate in quarterly recosts, including understanding PPV drivers, working with technical teams on batch size changes, and resolving high variance items.
• Follow up daily and correct health checks.
• Confirm prices for margin hold on Mondays.
• Calculate overhead percentages on Thursdays.
• Elaborate on weekly batch variances and send important comments to SBU Cost Accountants.
• Understand PPV (Purchase Price Variance) and IPV (Invoice Price Variance) for WHSE.
• Copy monthly cost activity.
• Download Cost comparison files to ensure correct data.
• Participate actively in physical inventories (semester or annual).
• Complete annual re-cost.
• Elaborate on the calculation memory.
• Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or Finance
• Proven experience in accounting department 1-2 years.
• English fluency, intermediate or above, written, and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact efficiently with both internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience with MS Excel (ability to maintain complex spreadsheets)
• Ability to think critically.
• Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation.
• Ability to analyze information and processes.
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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