What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Augment Jobs?
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting. As a Senior Cost Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing and analyzing our cost structures, ensuring accurate cost reporting, and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, and budgeting. As a Senior Cost Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing and analyzing our cost structures, ensuring accurate cost reporting, and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Cost Analysis: Analyze and monitor costs related to production, inventory, and operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Identify and investigate variances and provide actionable recommendations.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and manage cost budgets and forecasts. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, and perform variance analysis to support financial planning.
- Cost Reporting: Prepare detailed cost reports and financial statements for management review. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of cost data.
- Inventory Management: Oversee inventory accounting and valuation, including the assessment of inventory reserves and obsolescence. Ensure adherence to accounting principles and company policies.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in cost accounting procedures. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including operations and procurement, to gather data, understand cost drivers, and support cross-functional initiatives.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Assist with internal and external audits as needed.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting or a related field, with a proven track record of managing cost processes and providing insightful financial analysis.
- Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
