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Why Nikon Metrology?

You would be joining a global company and becoming part of the future, giving you the opportunity to enter a career where you can help to shape and define innovation. 

Job Purpose:

Nikon Metrology is seeking a* *Cost Accountant II who is a key finance team contributor that interacts with all departments in the organization. This role manages the daily activities of the organization's cost accounting function. This role works closely with a staff accountant to ensure expenditures are classified appropriately to calculate product line costs. 

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Will include, but not limited to the following:

• Ensures that costs are accurately charged to the appropriate department; 
• Capture and classify cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines
• Oversee and participate in periodic cycle counts
• Compare actual costs to historical or projected costs and reports on variance;
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes;
• Provide cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting; 
• Research and resolve discrepancies or variances between actual and expected costs;
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and provide recommendations for cost reduction;
• Monitor various financial activities and prepare reports accordingly;
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance cost accounting accuracy and timeliness;
• Develop and maintain accurate standard costs for manufactured goods and services. 
• Administers internal controls and audits of policies and procedures meant to preserve the organization's assets.
• Provide financial leadership to the factory management team

Ancillary Responsibilities:

• Participate in production meetings to support shop floor needs and analysis
• Partner with Manufacturing Director and Engineering Teams to meet company objectives 
• Lead and mentor staff accountant while developing and maintaining a collaborate culture
• Assist Director of Accounting with local cash flow projections and vendor relationship management. 
• Support internal/external financial audits 
• All other duties, as needed or required.

Qualifications:

Essential

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience; preferably in an industrial manufacturing setting 
• 3 years' general ledger accounting experience; 
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations with GAAP and IFRS;
• Advanced Excel skills, ability to create Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP for analysis and use complex excel formulas. 
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data;
• High attention to detail and accuracy;
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working with a fully integrated ERP system;

Desirable

• MS Navision
• CPA

Functional Competencies:

• Strong organization skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Team player and can work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Working knowledge of foreign currency and translation

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit for long periods