At Delta Star, growth meets innovation as we supply one of life's most basic needs - electricity! From being part of the first and largest electrification projects, to now being core to our nation's grid and infrastructure, we are the largest American-owned manufacturer of medium power transformers in North America and the premier manufacturer of mobile transformer substations.
Company Info
Delta Star provides power solutions for utilities across North America.
This includes the manufacturing of medium-power transformers, mobile transformers, mobile electrical substations, trailers, and unitized substations.
We offer power transformers for utility applications including power and distribution, transmission voltages, system ties, and automatic voltage regulations, as well as industrial applications.
Delta Star also provides comprehensive engineering, testing, maintenance services, and parts for any transformer manufacturer through our Field Service business unit, ensuring our customer's transformers and mobiles maintain peak performance.
PURPOSE
As an important contributor to Delta Star's success, the Cost Accountant will ensure accurate standard costing data, analyze, and report inventory KPIs, support the Delta Iron Works' operations team, and support various accounting related projects.
Main Responsibilities
Act as the Finance Support for the DIW business unit and the "go-to" person for any finance-related questions, concerns, or issues.
Ensure ERP system standard costs are accurate and up to date
Develop and report inventory KPIs
Conduct analysis and develop recommendations on business decisions, analytical processes, and process improvements.
DSI - Specific Duties
Generate, standardize and analyze inventory KPIs for manufacturing sites
Support creation and analysis of cost report models as appropriate
Maintain and update standard costing data within the ERP system including semi-annual cost updates.
Work closely with the corporate finance staff
DIW - Specific Duties
Support the plant manager and all operation functions
Plan, measure, and evaluate profitability of initiatives and products
Prepare and provide financial reports including income statement and forecasts
Develop and monitor annual budget
Investigate cost variances and recommend solutions to mitigate
Ensure compliance on existing and establish new internal controls for new site
Capture, analyze, and explain financial observations and recommendations
Respond to financial related questions from employees
Evaluate, monitor, and update intercompany pricing for delivered tanks, frames, and other components to accurately reflect business unit's full cost absorption.
Partner and establish cycle count procedure for steel inventory and conduct routine cycle count audits.
Month end closing and reporting
Support financial audits
Education and Experience
Bachelor degree in accounting or finance, or relevant combination of experience and education
2 - 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or industrial context
Understanding of end-to-end engineering/manufacturing process is an asset
ERP experience is an asset
Accuracy of analysis and reporting
Quality of support and recommendations
Initiatives and quality of improvement opportunities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in spoken and written English
Analytical mindset and strong judgment capabilities
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Drive for results
Decision making ability and sense of accountability
Takes initiative and improves methods
Curiosity and wanting to learn
Strong verbal and written skills
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