Job Description
Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Tacoma
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $80,000 - $85,000 / yr.
We are seeking a Cost Accountant for an aerospace plastics and components manufacturer in Tacoma. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining cost-efficient operations and investigating any changes to effect cost savings.
Primary Responsibilities
· Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
- Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings.
- Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
- Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
- Analyze any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.
- Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
- Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
Essential Qualifications
· Certified public accountant (CPA) license
· 2 years of Cost Accounting work experience
· Sound understanding of accounting principles.
- Solid cost systems background.
- Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Requirements
· Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check
· NuWest is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
Who We Are
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