Cost Accountant jobs in Bloomfield, NJ

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company, Röhm employs 3,500 employees across four continents. Our broad product portfolio includes the world-renowned PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®) and its key raw material methyl methacrylate, which we manufacture in a global production network. Our products supply growth markets such as the automotive, electronics and construction industries.

Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for you.

WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS 

The Senior Cost Accountant will direct, coordinate, and control financial-related activities for 2 manufacturing plant sites: Osceola and Wallingford in support of the Molding Compounds Business units.  This role includes product costing, budgeting, reporting, cost center monitoring, variance analysis and monthly closing activities. 

The position will also perform other key duties in support of the entire Roehm Accounting organization including LIFO calculation and standard & Actual Cost runs. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs for 2 plant sites, including materials, labor and overhead vs budgets and provide regular analysis to management. 

• Costing of all new products for Molding Compounds products.  

• Performs the monthly Standard & Actual Cost runs and analyzes results to ensure deviations are explainable and no inaccuracies. 

•  Performs month-end closing activities  including variance analysis, cost center accruals, cost center review.  

• Ensure proper internal controls over inventory and coordinates the annual physical inventory verification process.  

• Prepares monthly inventory balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring a full understanding of monthly movements in stock. 

• Prepares the yearly LIFO calculation and annual Inventory Reserve calculation. 

• Coordinate the annual financial budgets with site management. 

• Provide necessary reports and analysis in support of Internal and External audits. 

• Drive and ensure site compliance to internal and external audit policies. 

• Participate in safety and housekeeping programs as required. 

• Participate in staff/production meetings with Operations as requested. 

• Travel up to 5% yearly. 

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. 

• Minimum 15 Years of  Cost Accounting experience. 

• Technical proficiency in SAP system. 

• Proficiency with Excel & PowerPoint. 

• Strong communication & leadership skills. 

WHAT WE OFFER

You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.roehm.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at Röhm!

Röhm actively strives to find the most qualified candidates, and takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to foster a workplace where talent and skills are the only criteria for employment, and where diversity is valued and respected.