Cost Accountant I - Springfield, MA

Position Overview:
Performs accounting functions consisting of inventory and labor hour maintenance and month end close responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports monthly close process.
• Prepares monthly inventory and COGS journal entries.
• Assists in the management of the standard cost system, including changes to routings and bills of material.
• Conducts annual standard cost roll reflecting latest routings, economics and changes to overhead rates.
• Prepares cost estimates of new or special products for establishing selling prices and production forecasts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Assists the Operations Controller with recommendations on system and reporting improvement.
• Partners with key internal customers (i.e. operations) to ensure accurate and meaningful reporting and analysis.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience.

Competencies and Skills:

• Good command of the English language in both verbal and written skills
• Self-motivated, independent and proactive worker with a high level of organization, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Work experience in a manufacturing work environment.
• Advanced Excel formula and modeling skills required.
• Experience with queries a plus.
• Solid communication and analytical skills.
• Familiarity and willingness to work in a deadline-oriented, fast paced environment.

Physical Demands:

• Continuous: sitting
• Occasional: walking, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, fine and gross upper body motor movement.
• Extended time in sitting position, prolong use of computer and possible eye strain.
• Occasional lift: 0 to 30 pounds

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Revised : 06/01/2023