Cost Accountant

Company Overview:

Kent Elastomer Products, Inc. has been providing customer solutions since 1960 and is the industry leader in the manufacture of precision-engineered low durometer tubing and dip molded products. Our products serve a variety of markets including medical, orthodontic, food/beverage, sports/recreation, laboratory, and industrial. We extrude TPE, PVC, and custom compounds in an infinite variety of tubing sizes and manufacture Free-Band®, the preferred non-latex tourniquet.  The company is committed to Lean Enterprise with a strategy of continuous improvement in all areas..

About the Job:

We are seeking a full-time Cost Accountant to join our team at our Kent, Ohio location.    Dress attire is business casual in a small office environment where departments work together for the success of the company.  This position reports to the Senior VP of Finance & Administration.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain standard manufacturing costs. Working knowledge of BOM and routings is required.
• Convert Excel-based costing methods to ERP-based system.
• Work with overhead costs to ensure proper allocation to product lines.
• Review product costing for customer quotes to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible for reconciling month-end inventories to the general ledger and to physical counts.
• Involved with implementing and maintaining new inventory location control software.
• Conduct cycle count audits of inventory.
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and processes to identify areas of improvement that will improve efficiency and impact profitability.
• Assist with annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Generate specific product margin analysis as needed.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job Requirements: 

• Minimum of 3 yrs. cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong computer skills especially using Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Infor XA ERP software or a similar ERP system
• Ability to interact with management staff and all levels of production
• Travel to plant locations in Mogadore and Winesburg, Ohio as required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Must be professional, personable, organized and a team player

Employee Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Health plan includes Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan