Senior Cost Accountant

QLogic

(Aliso Viejo, California)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About QLogic

Founded in 1994, QLogic Corporation (Nasdaq QLGC) is a leading provider of data, server, and storage networking infrastructure solutions. QLogic is always at the forefront of networking technology innovation with a multi-faceted product portfolio of Fibre Channel, Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and iSCSI networking solutions. Using a protocol-agnostic approach, QLogic provides end-to-end, integrated solutions that address the broad networking spectrum. The company’s leadership in t

Summary

We have an immediate need for a Senior Cost Accountant located at our Aliso Viejo, CA corporate headquarters.

Responsibilities

* Responsible for monthly close process for your assigned areas. 
* Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and inventory related journal entries.
* Preparation and coordination of management reports. 
* Ad hoc reporting as requested by management.
* Qualitative and quantitative analysis of financial accounting data, including areas that require significant judgment.
* Various special projects, as needed.
* Provide leadership and review work performed by other team members
* Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies. Update standard costs in the bill of materials.
* Validate the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close, perform margin analysis
* Work with the materials review board to reserve for E&O inventory. •Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts, investigate cycle counting variances and resolve issues.
* Understand intercompany transaction flows by inventory location in various jurisdictions
* Liaise with internal and external auditors ensuring prompt response to audit requests. Ensure that all internal control procedures are performed and documented. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley for all relevant activities.

Responsible for monthly close process for your assigned areas.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and inventory related journal entries.
Preparation and coordination of management reports.
Ad hoc reporting as requested by management.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of financial accounting data, including areas that require significant judgment.
Various special projects, as needed.
Provide leadership and review work performed by other team members
Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies. Update standard costs in the bill of materials.
Validate the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close, perform margin analysis
Work with the materials review board to reserve for E&O inventory. •Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts, investigate cycle counting variances and resolve issues.
Understand intercompany transaction flows by inventory location in various jurisdictions
Liaise with internal and external auditors ensuring prompt response to audit requests. Ensure that all internal control procedures are performed and documented. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley for all relevant activities.

Ideal Candidate

Cost accounting experience
Strong understanding of Inventory GAAP accounting Plus
CPA
High technology experience
Experience in Plant or Contracting Manufacturing (outsourced environment)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or financial field, or the equivalent in training and experience, and a minimum of 5 years related experience in accounting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of Oracle or other large ERP system.