Cost Estimation Engineer jobs in New Hampshire

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Salem office, we are seeking a Cost Accountant.

• You'll be working to develop, maintain, and administer the Belt Cost Calculator (BCC) while also developing and enhancing the BCC documentation and controls to ensure SOX compliance

• This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will also be responsible for month-end reporting and supporting
• You will be supporting sales and engineering internal groups with various reports, including item cost analysis.

Key responsibilities:

• Running and analyzing month-end accounting cost reporting including but not limited to:
  • Working Order Report including DL/OH/Mtl consumption and variance reporting
  • Inventory Report
  • Sales Margin Report
  • Slow moving and obsolete inventory
• Based on variance analysis, develop methods to measure, report and improve production efficiency and performance
• Supporting Sales/Engineering with cost inquiries for quotes and new product pricing
• Complete month-end JE's and Reconciliations for Inventory, Cost of Goods Sold, and other accounts as assigned.
• Collecting requirements necessary to calculate labor, overhead, and material standard costs
• Designing and Development of logic for the Belt Cost Calculator
• Ensuring accuracy of the Belt Cost Calculator
• Designing, Developing, and Testing reports sourced from the output of the BCC
• Ensuring the BCC is SOX compliant: password secured, source data, etc.
• Training backup to execute ME BCC reporting
• Calculating Annual Intercompany transfer pricing for sleeves and roll stock.
• Working with production to execute and review monthly and annual cycle counting
• Backing up Staff Accountant in area of AR and AP as necessary
• Other duties as required

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum of 1-3 years of related experience
• Must be extremely proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel in particular)
• Understanding of general accounting processes and principles
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Takes initiative, self-motivated
• Ability to interact with various levels of the organization
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational skills are a must with an extremely high attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excited to work in the office with great teammates
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learn more about the benefits we provide at www.gateshealth.com

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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