Cost Accountant II
PPG Industries Inc. - Oak Creek, Wisconsin
PPG: We protect and beautify the world.
At 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. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
Why join us:
With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.
- Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
- You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
- Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
- Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward.
- You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.
Just like you, we are driven to make a difference in our world.
Position Description
The Cost Accountant II will be located at Industrial Coatings’ Oak Creek, WI plant and will be responsible for the overall management and operation of Oak Creek’s Cost System. The Oak Creek plant serves the Industrial, Automotive, and Packaging SBUs, producing over 9MM gallons of paint annually. This position reports to the Cost Accounting Manager who supports multiple Industrial manufacturing locations.
To be successful in this role, the Cost Accountant II will be involved in the following:
- Perform monthly closing procedures and account reconciliation.
- Help facilitate and perform annual re-costing and analyze results.
- Support the business with accurate and timely forecasting.
- Perform analysis of Purchase Price Variances and Unrealized Increments.
- Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis on an ongoing basis.
- Devise and implement plant manufacturing budget in accordance with budget requirements.
- Provide current capital spending analysis and projections.
- Assist with SOX audit compliance and other issues raised by internal and external audit.
- Support the integration of new acquisitions and IT platform upgrades.
- Support the Regional Finance Manager and maintain effective working relationships with Operations personnel.
- Resolve issues with AP invoices.
- Responsible for inventory and SSPL.
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Minimum Requirements
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Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
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Minimum 2 years of experience in generally accepted accounting principles (including internal controls) and cost accounting
Preferred
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Coatings plant experience
Skills
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Strong PC skills with database (Access) and spreadsheet (Excel) applications
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Working knowledge of Oracle and Tandem systems
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Strong leadership and communication skills are also essential
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.
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
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.
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Posted: 30+ days ago
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
