Job description
Job Responsibilities
The Cost Accountant will be under the direction of the Treasurer/Accounting Manager and is responsible for accurate and timely standard cost review and updates, variance analysis, and other reporting as needed
Perform monthly and ongoing price variance analysis
Review capitalized variance and adjustments monthly
Analyze quarterly standard cost change
Review routings and burden rate annually
Perform material cost analysis as needed, including freight rate calculations
Monitor moving average pricing for select locations
Periodically Update Overhead and Surcharge percentages for select items and locations
Participate in project actual to budget analysis as needed
Work with various locations for inventory valuation
Must be able to interface with various levels of personnel within the company
Must be able to work independently and work well in a team environment as necessary
Prepare and check monthly general ledger journal entries as needed
Assist in the monthly accounting close processes if needed
Provide executive management team with cost reports and ad hoc analysis
Understand and stay current with cost accounting best practices
Support internal audits, SOX, JSOX compliance processes
Provide inventory reports as required
Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of management
Job Qualifications
Material Handling/manufacturing company is preferred, but not required
Proficiency in Excel
Be a strong team player
Ability to analyze problems and provide problem resolutions
Solid analytical and decision making skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings in a clear, concise manner
Exceptional organization skills with the ability to plan, schedule and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment and work well under pressure
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible cost accounting experience
SAP experience strongly preferred
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