Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Together we are a world-class diversified manufacturer with a commitment from our team to proudly provide pure precision solutions to our customers, delivering superior quality, value, and service.

Ferrotec (USA) Corporation is a technology company with a worldwide presence in a broad array of end products, manufacturing systems, and industries serving primarily the semi-conductor industry. We provide our customers with advanced material, component, system, and manufacturing solutions. Please visit www.ferrotec.com for a list of office locations.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Responsible for the application and integrity of cost accounting practices in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This includes, but is not limited to planning, collecting, and analyzing data to determine and report all cost factors affecting production such as raw material purchases, inventory management costs, production labor, outside services, and machine shop activity. Track and report on all raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and consignment inventory.

Achievement of objectives must include an overriding commitment to quality that must permeate the areas of responsibility. Enable and Drive Change in the Organization.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of inventory cost data.

• Responsible for the maintenance of standard material costs and rates.

• Annual evaluation of tiered pricing and purchasing patterns to determine whether the standard should be updated.

• Proactively review reports of items with a $0 standard cost and communicate with Operations to determine if standard cost updates are needed.

• Review, identify, and monitor potential obsolete and excess inventory and calculate the necessary reserves for management’s review.

• Perform periodic review of labor and overhead rates to ensure proper pricing of the company’s products.

• Ensures timely preparation and distribution of actual to budget cost center reports, inventory-related reports, and other miscellaneous month-end management reports including any necessary analysis, reconciliations, and explanation of results.

• Review and distribute PPV and WO Variance reports to operations, for review, explanations, and sign off.

• Communication and partnering with Operations on variance review as needed.

• Assist in periodic inventory counts and evaluate the adequacy of the inventory count program.

• Prepare the month-end cost accounting journal entries and monthly reconciliation of perpetual inventory to the general ledger.

• Perform the quarterly warranty reserve analysis for management review.

• Prepare monthly reconciliations of various general ledger accounts.

• Responsible for the preparation of all inventory-related reports.

• Assists in the budget and forecasting processes as it pertains to cost of goods and manufacturing expenses, as requested.

• Responsible for accounting projects that will be assigned from time to time.

• Prepare quarterly and year-end audit documentation (review of account balances/explanation of changes), based on requests received from our audit partners.

• Monitors the cost accounting activities of others to ensure consistency in reporting and compliance to Ferrotec and J-Sox Controls.

• Not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice at management’s sole discretion

  WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• 4-7 years cost accounting experience in a standard cost manufacturing environment.

• Experience in an advanced MRP II environment.

• Advanced in Windows-based PC software packages including spreadsheet and word processing (Excel and Word, etc.)

• Advanced interpersonal and analytical skills, and proven problem-solving skills.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and work independently.

• Attention to detail.

  Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• Experience in Oracle

  Physical & Environmental requirements:

• Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.

• Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

• Constant sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• Prolonged use of computer monitors.

  PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

  With positive values, a productive atmosphere and a commitment to excellence, Ferrotec encourages employees to maximize and realize their potential.

  The salary range is included in this job posting is relevant to applicants that reside or work in the Livermore, CA area only. Salary offers will depend on a your experience, knowledge, skills, education, and location. Actual salary may vary due to these and other factors.

  Ferrotec is proud to offer Competitive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, 401K Matching, Flexible Work Hours, Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development, Travel and Hotel Discounts, Paid Time Off , Sick & Wellness and Volunteer Time, Employee Recognition Program, Employee Engagement & Appreciation Events hosted throughout the year. Virtual Wellness Activities and Classes available to all employees & family members and Much More!

  We would love to get to know you better and you get to know us better! You can easily apply!

  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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