Cost Accountant

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1.5B in revenue, and employ approximately 7,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer:

• Flexible time off policy
• Hybrid office schedule for qualifying employees
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advance with an industry leading company!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure inventories are valued at the Lower of Cost or Market.
• Conduct inventory absorption tests and update standard labor and overhead rates as needed.
• Calculate inventory reserves for obsolescence and intracompany profit in inventory.
• Maintain Oracle costing including updating material standards as needed.
• Oversee the annual BOM and routing review process.
• Manage cycle count processes and annual physical inventories.
• Assist with month-end closing and reconciliation of inventories.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end financial audits.
• Support Plant Management with ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting
• General knowledge of ERP systems
• Excellent computer skills (including MS Excel)
• Oracle experience would be a plus but is not required
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)

Education and Degree Type
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting is required
Required Certifications & Licenses

• CPA - Would be a plus but is not required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)