Job Description

As a partner to businesses and governments,

Crane Authentication

offers expertise and cutting-edge innovations that protect and enhance products, secure identities, safeguard revenues and enforce compliance. Customers from different business sectors and levels of government trust our team of 1,250 people for their expertise in R&D, security design, engineering and data-driven insights. We are an integral part of

Crane NXT

, a c$2-billion-dollar business with over 5,000 associates

As part of our growth,

we are looking for a Cost Accountant in Washington, Tyne and Wear where you will be part of a dynamic Finance team fighting fraud and piracy!

The Cost Accountant sets up new part numbers, creates bills for materials, creates routings, and manages cost estimates for all products manufactured by the company. This role works closely with the production, sales, and engineering teams to ensure accurate cost data is available for decision making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sets up new part numbers in company system and ensures all relevant cost data is entered and maintained. Audits part numbers globally to ensure standards are being met. Creates and maintains bills of materials for all products, ensuring that all components and labor costs are accurately reflected. Creates routings for all products, including all operations and their associated costs. Prepares and maintains cost estimates for new products and product changes, working closely with the engineering and sales teams to ensure accurate data is used Analyzes costs and identify areas for cost reduction, working closely with production teams to implement cost-saving measures. Provides cost data to support pricing decisions and make recommendations for cost reduction. Participates in the budget and forecasting process, providing cost data and analysis to support the financial plan. Ensures compliance with all accounting and financial reporting requirements.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

2+ years of experience in cost accounting. Experience with cost accounting software and ERP systems, MAS 500 is a plus. Standard based costing knowledge desired.

NICE TO HAVE:

Must always demonstrate the highest level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus. Must possess a positive, professional, assertive attitude. Change management skills required. Flexibility to accommodate an ever-changing working environment and demands placed upon it.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work for a market leading, established product company. Nice modern offices with great facilities. Health Insurance. 401K Life Insurance.

Crane Authentication is part of Crane NXT

Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. Crane NXT has approximately 5,000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta. For more information, visit www.cranenxt.com.

We value diversity at our company. Everyone who applies with the qualifications will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We receive a high number of applications, so apologies if we are unable to provide specific feedback. If we feel you are a fit for the role, we'll be in contact.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Life insurance
Work Location: In person