Cost Accountant I
PPG Industries Inc. - Reno, Nevada
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At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $14.8 billion in 2015. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.
To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.
With over 900 retail centers in North America, we continue to grow. Currently we are seeking a Cost Accountant I to join our team. Within our stores channel, we sell a wide range of architectural coatings and sundry items to industry, builders, contractors, and home owners. Experienced and entry level candidates are welcome to apply! Join a leading team today!
A Cost Accountant's responsibilities include most plant accounting functions, such as cost accounting, inventory reporting and control, production and shipment reporting, product costing, monthly operations reporting, GL account reconciliations, and components of the annual budgeting cycle.
The position has primary responsibility for coordinating the plant accounting month-end closing process to ensure all reporting requirements are completed per corporate deadlines.
Additional responsibilities include:
- preparation of journal voucher entries,
- balancing reports,
- detail transfer of data to the standard cost system,
- monthly deviation analysis,
- monthly/annual operations cost and variance reporting.
Under the direction of the Manager, Financial Analysis, this person will be responsible for developing elements of the plant's annual cost budget and ensuring standard cost and other accounting systems are updated consistent with budget assumptions.
This person will also be responsible for ensuring the adequacy of certain internal controls and implementing corrective actions as necessary. The incumbent maintains the plant's SAP accounts and provides assistance and direction to plant personnel in the proper use. The incumbent performs monthly physical inventories of finished goods and raw materials and is responsible for the inventory reconciliation process. The position also assists in other plant accounting functions including system support and development during future upgrades.
Experience and Education:
Bachelor degree in a business related field
At least (5) five years of experience in Accounting with emphasis on Cost Accounting, General Accounting, and Financial Reporting.
Core Finance Skills required include Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, and Planning/BSR/Estimating.
25% travel is a requirement.
Success Factors: Prime Success Factors (focus on results, drive change, promote teamwork, build trust & respect, understand market & customer perspective) plus the following:
Build Strong Work Relationships, Focus on Results, Plan & Organize, Mobilize Resources, and Develop Others.
About Us
PPG Industries’ vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty Products Company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability, and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. Sales in 2014 were $15.4 billion.
PPG Architectural Coatings impressive line-up of residential, commercial, and industrial paint brands offers a wide range of choices to meet everyone's needs – from consumers to interior designers, painting contractors to property managers, and developers to architects.
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www.ppgac.com/careers
PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.
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About PPG Industries Inc.
PPG's vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction ma... more
