Lead Cost Accountant

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•East Granby, CT

About The Position

RSCC Wire & Cable LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. This position is responsible for managing the overall cost accounting and inventory functions for the East Granby and Seymour facilities. Key responsibilities include conducting physical inventories, maintaining inventory integrity, and performing detailed financial analyses to support effective inventory management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS) from a four‑year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with ERP systems and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including functions such as VLOOKUP).
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly across all levels of the organization.
Strong decision‑making capabilities.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Standard Practice Instructions and Sarbanes‑Oxley internal controls across all areas of responsibility.
Develop methods to value inventory and maintain the integrity of all inventory records.
Collaborate with Procurement to develop raw material standard costs.
Load and maintain standard costs within the ERP system.
Review and record daily inventory transactions into the General Ledger.
Reconcile the General Ledger to the Stock Status Report monthly.
Review, explain, and implement corrective actions for variances.
Conduct physical inventories; reconcile counts to the General Ledger and detailed inventory records; record all fluctuations.
Confirm consignment and toll copper inventory with outside vendors.
Communicate inventory fluctuations to appropriate organizational levels.
Prepare and/or oversee daily scrap reporting.
Reconcile scrap reclaim with external scrap vendors.
Establish and maintain Excess and Obsolete inventory reserves in alignment with corporate policies.
Maintain the integrity of the labor and overhead reporting model to ensure proper expense matching with direct materials.
Maintain the FIFO/LIFO reporting model, ensuring accurate inventory valuation monthly, including annual LIFOPro submissions for corporate tax reporting.
Ensure accuracy and proper documentation of all cost‑related journal entries.
Coordinate and maintain records for the cycle count program.
Prepare financial analyses to support senior management in pricing and profitability decisions.
Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and implementing process efficiencies.
Serve as a liaison between Manufacturing and Accounting to provide reporting and analysis that supports operational decision‑making.
Act as the primary contact for Spec Engineering regarding costing for new and updated parts.
Serve as the point of contact for external auditors on costing matters.
Support the VP of Finance, Controller, and Assistant Controller in preparing management reports and corporate deliverables.