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Xerxes Corporation, a division of Shawcor Ltd., (Shawcor) is the largest manufacturer of underground fiberglass storage tanks in the world. With nearly 40 years of direct industry expertise, we are recognized as both a leading innovator and a trusted brand. We are always looking to add great people to the Shawcor family, people whose skills and goals match our Mission and Values. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment where integrity and passion drives operational excellence, Shawcor is for you!
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Cost Accountant, the Master Data Analyst will join a cross-functional Business Systems team with a focus on inventory management from preparing reports and analyzing data to ensuring adherence to inventory processes. This person will benefit from working with a collaborative team of professionals who take pride in thinking outside the box, providing best in class solutions and a large focus on elevating one others success. This position is responsible for the setup and maintenance of inventory parts in IFS with accurate cost information for both raw materials (weighted average cost) or Finished Good items (standard costs) and the reconciliation of standard costs to actuals costs. He/she will also manage key operational data such as inventory on hand, purchases, manufacturing transactions, etc. The incumbent is the finance business partner to tank manufacturing plants & Operational support departments (ex: Procurement, Engineering, Sales) for all things related to inventory. This position will also be the gate-keeper for all Project tracking including Fixed Assets, Field service, R&D, Internal engineering.
In this role you will:
SAFETY
o Maintain a safe working environment by aligning with corporate safety rules and regulations, and ensuring a culture of safety
o Ensure that the equipment and process operate efficiently and safely
o Provide support to the generation of HAA and SOP
Every worker shall,
o Cooperate with their employer for the purposes of protecting the health and safety of themselves as well as other workers either engaged or at the work site where the work is being carried out
Every employer shall, as far as it is reasonably practicable to ensure:
o The health and safety of workers and others at the work site
o That the workers are aware of their health and safety responsibilities and duties
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
o Work closely with Cost Accountant/Engineering to create and maintain Master Inventory Parts list
o Create and maintain non-inventory Purchase Parts in collaboration with Procurement
o Maintain Supplier for Purchase Parts for intercompany transfers
o Record and monitor inventory transactions (scrap, issue or receiving adjustments, cost corrections)
o Monitor and reconcile inter-site/inter-company movement of goods (Distribution Orders)
o Point person for Water OEM inventory transactions (PO receiving, support shipments, etc.)
o Coordinate monthly plant inventory count process and investigate variances
o Perform month-end closing activities related to inventory and ensure accuracy of inventory valuation
o Prepare monthly journal entries as needed
o Work with plant managers to identify and report obsolete inventory as needed
o Support Cost Accountant with reconciling all balance sheet GLs related to inventory
o Support cost accountant with Internal cost audits
o Standard Costing Support: Yearly calculation of Material, Labor & overhead rates
ASSET MANAGEMENT
o Create Fixed Asset projects
o Assist in the fixed asset cycle, including Asset in progress reconciliation, depreciation calculation and providing transaction support
o Preparing the monthly Fixed Asset Additions report
o Support Fixed Asset Validation
PROJECT ACCOUNTING SUPPORT – FIELD SERVICE / R&D / ENGINEERING
o Project Gatekeeper for all Field Service and R&D projects (Creating project, providing transaction support)
o Billable Project Field invoicing
o Field projects in progress account reconciliation including reclass to COGS
o Prepare monthly Projects reports: Field/Warranty report and R&D Report
DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
o Analyze standard costs to actual production costs (shop order variances)
o Support Cost accountant with Inventory balance analysis (Balances vs prior Qtr/Year, aging data, Inventory turns analysis)
o Support Month end Corporate reports (BSR, Consolidation inputs re: Inventory, assets)
o Support Sales and Cost Accountant with list price and costing exercises
OTHER DUTIES
o Support the business to ensure division and corporate yearly targets are met.
o Support Finance department with Quarterly/Yearly External Audit requirements as they relate to Inventory
o Participate in continuing professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences to obtain and maintain knowledge and skills related to the work performed
o Will play a role in supporting any future ERP integrations and implementations
o Other ad-hoc projects and duties as assigned
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All recruiting activities are managed via our applicant tracking system. Please apply online to be considered for this opportunity.
Shawcor is an equal opportunity employer.
