Cost Accountant

Overview

Minerals Technologies Inc.is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.

Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation.

We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers.

We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Health/Dental/Vision plans
• 401k company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Location:Bethlehem, PA

The Cost Accountant, under general supervision, is responsible for participating in the MTI accounting activities for the North American operations to ensure that accurate, timely financial data, in accordance with GAAP, is available for the business managers. This position is also responsible for supporting the business by maintaining the inventory items and related costing within Oracle.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and complete the Oracle OPM & MRO monthly closing process for MTI’s US and Canadian locations
• Perform the mid-month and month-end OPM postings, cost rollups
• Maintains the Oracle product master files
• Assists with the preparation of the annual standard cost budget
• Prepare and post journal entries relative to one or more location including but not limited to standard assessments, accruals, labor & utility distributions, etc.
• Review applicable department expense reports for posting accuracy.
• Review and reconcile applicable GL accounts for accuracy
• Audit system postings/reports for accuracy and reconcile to the GL., i.e. RNI report, AP reports, etc.
• Assist in preparation of monthly documentation in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
• Maintain GL integrity and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Prepare various monthly decision management reports
• Prepare monthly variance analysis
• Exercises expertise in preparing detailed business process analyses
• Maintains a familiarity with new technologies to the extent needed to assist the business in enabling these new technologies.
• Assists in review and development of Oracle/ADI/OAC/HFM reports to support management

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate current processes with an emphasis on continuous improvement
• Evaluate internal control structure to maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
• Support the business unit finance team
• Interact with internal and external auditors where necessary
• Perform special projects as needed

OE/Lean

Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Principle working relationships - interact with employees at all levels inside and outside of process team. Must be familiar with closing Oracle OPM module monthly and month end reporting. Must have Oracle R12 Experience. Candidates with experience using Hyperion HFM and BPC preferred.

Education:

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of zero to ten years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. CPA is not required, but preferred. Candidates strongly preferred have Oracle costing experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must have a thorough understanding of US GAAP and well-developed computer skills. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferred. Experience with Oracle and HFM is a plus. Must be a self-starter with good management, communication, interpersonal and general business skills, along with strong mathematical, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills. Must be able to gather organize, and analyze data, draw conclusions, and handle stress.

Travel: Travel may occur on an infrequent basis.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically required to regularly conduct work in a controlled office environment, moving around the office as needed, sitting at a desk, using office equipment, including but not limited to a personal computer, fax machine, copier and telephone, read, write, listen, speak, and understand English, have the ability to work independently, be dependable and maintain confidential information, integrity and composure at all times. Constant contact with individuals internal and external to the organization occurs via various methods of communication, typically including face-to-face discussions, electronic mail, phone calls, written letters and/or faxes.

The employee is expected to be self-directed, take initiative and be persistent when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and keep busy without prompting. Additionally, the employee is expected to be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments, analytical, organized and detail-oriented, perform multiple tasks at once, compose correspondence and other documentation in a professional manner, express ideas constructively, actively listen to others, manage time effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines, learn and memorize procedures, display a cooperative attitude, read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies/procedures, and attend/use all required training.

Working Hours:

Standard working hours are 8:00a – 5:00p. Overtime and weekend work may be required as needed.

Safety Training:

The employee is required to complete the annual MTI safety training requirements.