Cost Accountant

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Teledyne LeCroy designs, manufactures, and markets state-of-the-art electronic test and measurement equipment. Originally founded as LeCroy Corporation in 1964, the company was acquired by Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY) in 2012 and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary. We are located in Chestnut Ridge, NY (Rockland County).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries related to inventory, cost of sales, accruals, and reserves
• Perform cost accounting analysis, including purchase price variances (PPV) and work order variances, and partner with operations to drive resolution
• Maintain and support standard costing and absorption accounting processes for manufactured products
• Prepare and analyze inventory-related balance sheet accounts and reconciliations
• Lead and support inventory control activities, including cycle counts, variance investigations, and process improvements
• Perform excess and obsolete inventory reserve analysis and recommend adjustments
• Support warranty reserve calculations and royalty accruals and reporting
• Assist with expense budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for manufacturing operations and research and development areas
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages, including cost and margin analysis
• Assist with external auditors’ interim and annual audit requests, particularly related to inventory and cost accounting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and engineering to ensure accurate cost data and financial insights

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CMA, CPA and/or Master’s degree a plus
• 3–5 years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience
• Public accounting experience with manufacturing clients or
• Corporate accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with inventory accounting and controls strongly preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of GAAP, particularly inventory and cost accounting
• Experience with:
  • Inventory controls and cycle counting
  • Standard costing and absorption accounting
  • Variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead, and work order variances)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced), Word, and PowerPoint;
• SAP ERP experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly driven, ambitious, and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset

Competitive Benefits Package

• Medical, Vision, Dental, FSA, HSA eligible on day 1 – No waiting period
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• PTO & sick time
• On-site gym
• On-site café

Salary Range:

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​