Cost Accountant

General Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Primary responsibilities: Include ownership of regularly assigned procure-to-pay activities and monitoring of inventory accounting processes and systems. Develop a comprehensive understanding of our related systems, materials and financial Cost of Sales spending preparatory to use in developing accurate costs of manufacture.

· Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist with annual budget development and provide insights to analyze Cost of Sales and inventory variance results, relating them to the manufacturing environment and revised cost standards.

· Journal Entries and Reconciliations: Preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and related Cost of Sales expense to assure proper financial presentment and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

· Standard Costs: Work to improve overall accuracies within standard cost rates and explain significant labor, materials, and overhead variances from expectations.

· Other Responsibilities: Additional duties as requested by the supervisor.

Education and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Certifications are a plus.

· Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP)

· Proficiency in financial software and manufacturing ERP systems.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Excellent I.T. skills: Excel/Word, MS Access, SharePoint.

· Highly detail-oriented and ability to multi-task.

· Teachable attitude, acceptance of constructive feedback, and willingness to learn.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, walk, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, grasp (simple/power), twist (neck/waist), stoop, bend, and kneel. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in cost accounting, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to our ongoing success as we strive for financial excellence.