Cost Accountant

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing and analyzing costs, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, cost management, and proficiency in accounting software systems.

AmerCable is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledge in development and continuous improvement of the costing process
• Report cost accounting information to management as deemed necessary for management decisions
• Analyze cost accounting information for the purpose of providing recommendations to management
• Enter costs for all new purchased items in Oracle on a daily basis
• Roll and update costs for all new make items in Oracle on a daily basis
• Provide actual cost vs. standard cost comparisons for quotes/renewals as needed
• Works with purchasing team to establish current prices for purchased items for cost updates on all items on a yearly basis
• Responsible for all month-end closing activities concerning inventories and variances
• Reconciles all inventories to the general ledger
• Reconciles all copper rod purchases and makes sure all transactions are performed properly and on time
• Accrue/Reconcile copper scrap recovery and enter journal entry
• Calculate Weighted Average Copper (WAC) and enter journal entry
• Set up general ledgers accounts for inventory and variance accounts as needed
• Performs at risk inventory analysis including aged, short and excess inventory categories and calculate appropriate reserves based on the analysis
• Coordinates inventory observations with auditors and materials team
• Coordinates consigned inventory confirmations with auditors and distribution partners
• Provides auditors with all information concerning inventories and variances

Qualifications

• BBA Degree - Preference given for Accounting or Finance
• 1 - 2 years of previous experience in Cost Accounting in a manufacturing operation
• Strong knowledge of general ledger reconciliation and account reconciliation practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey financial information.

If you are passionate about numbers, have a keen eye for detail, and want to contribute to our financial success through effective cost management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Cost Accountant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $94,775.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $94,775