Cost Analyst

at Aston Carter in Spokane, Washington, United States

Job Description

Manufacturing company in Spokane, WA is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join the team. APPLY TODAY!

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

+ Multiple Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance options

+ Quarterly/Annual bonuses. Profit sharing based on company performance: Roughly 8-20% payouts (average 12%) if company hits goals

+ Immediately vested 401k with 3.5% employer matching funded every payroll

+ 2 weeks of PTO with separate sick time and paid holidays

+ Multiple HSA Plans

+ Pet insurance

Top Skills' Details

+ 3+ years of cost accounting experience

+ Strong knowledge of costing methodologies: standard, actual, COGS, WIP

+ Analytical skills including variance analysis as it relates to manufacturing projects

+ Strong excel skills: Pivot Tables/VLOOKUPs

+ Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant studies

+ Inventory/cycle counting experience

+ Experience putting together financial presentations to relay complex financial information to non-accountants

+ Exposure to the General Ledger and MEC

+ Experience with Infor Visual Manufacturing ERP

Description:

The Cost Accountant performs monthly manufacturing cost and inventory analysis, assists with financial statement preparation and analysis, account reconciliations, general accounting support, and special projects or tasks, as assigned. This position also prepares various reports for management, assists the Accounting department as a whole by providing back-up for all functions, and provides support to the Controller as required.

+ Consolidate, analyze, evaluate and report product line and business unit profitability on a monthly basis to meet all requirements of plant and divisional leadership. This includes identification and explanation of causes for significant cost deviation.

+ Track and analyze all inventory elements of product cost and ensure inventory valuation is stated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as well as division and corporate policies.

+ Maintain and oversee inventory control processes for all inventory categories.

+ Provide regular, timely analysis and evaluation of production and post-production efficiencies to enhance managements' understanding of the state of the business

+ Monitor variation and trends in actual production costs compared to bill-of-material standards and/or estimates. Recommend standard changes or corrective action in the production process where necessary to attain desired standards.

+ Monitor machinery job-cost estimates to ascertain all appropriate cost elements are factored into the job profit potential. Enter job cost estimates into the manufacturing system.

+ Provide recommendations on improvements in plant throughput and flow while also identifying opportunities for cost and working capital reduction.

+ Participate in the monthly financial closing by providing Finance leadership with the P&L elements related to operational costs including cost of sales, manufacturing variances, warranty, and R&D; in addition, provide balance sheet elements related to inventory, reserves for obsolescence and other known cost reserves.

+ Collaborate with Finance leadership on development of the annual preparation of standard labor, overhead burden rates, related inventory revaluation, divisional budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.

+ Maintain an effective working relationship with key production, purchasing, engineering and service personnel to enhance inter-organization communication and promote attainment of overall organizational goals.

+ Complete account reconciliations for all product costs and inventory-related accounts.

+ Engage in and support the organization's continuous improvement culture.

+ Provide assistance on special projects, as requested.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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