Cost Accountant

IDEX is organized in three business segments to optimize our market strategies, better serve our customers and provide a solid foundation for both organic and acquisitive growth. IDEX Fluid & Metering Technologies systems are used in a wide variety of severe duty and/or highly precise fluid-handling applications around the world.

The Cost Accountant (CA) maintains and monitors cost and manufacturing accounting processes for all business locations. The CA is responsible for the timely and accurate collection and reporting of cost related financial information and cost variance analysis. The CA participates in inter-departmental projects as required to support business decisions and profitability improvement.

* Participates in the month-end close, including preparation of required journal entries. * Prepares month end operating review package. * Prepares month end manufacturing variance reports. * Prepares and reviews various daily operating metrics to monitor business performance. * Analyzes and reviews bills of material to ensure accurate product costing. * Prepares actual versus budget analysis, manufacturing profit variance analysis, and actual to standard cost comparisons. * Performs product line profitability analysis. * Proposes improvements in Operations and Working Capital. * Organizes and leads the annual physical inventory and manages the cycle counting process as appropriate. * Participates in preparation of annual budget and forecast. * Expected to advise the VP Finance immediately of any errors, irregularities or significant adjustments or journal entries as they occur. Qualifications:

* Degree in Accounting, Finance or Engineering * Minimum of 5 - 7 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment * Superior verbal and written communication skills to work effectively outside the accounting department Consistently operates at the highest level of integrity and is never willing to compromise with regards to ethical standards. **Interpersonal Qualifications** Success in this position requires the ability to build a strong partnership with the business operations staff and to provide timely suggestions for cost reduction and margin improvement. These relationships must be built on respect, integrity, cooperation, teamwork and professionalism. * Ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization * Clear, precise communication skills * Strong business acumen and analytical skills * Operations literacy * Ability to deliver accurate and detailed reports in a timely manner * Ability to drive accounting processes * Project Leadership skills * Detail and Process oriented * Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure * Strong leadership and team building skills * Strong sense of urgency and follow up skills * Excellent Excel skills * Interest in CMA * Previous large company experience, Multi-site experience, International experience * MBA/CPA a plus