Cost Accountant

CKD USA Corporation is a Japanese owned international organization that has been doing business in the United States for over 39 years. CKD USA's main offices are located in Schaumburg, IL, Santa Clara, CA and Austin, TX. We offer a great work environment and excellent benefits.

We are currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team at our Schaumburg, Illinois location.

As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for performing cost analyses and preparing budget reports and working closely with our Accounting and Manufacturing Team.

You will be responsible for creating detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for CKD USA, building updated databases and managing cost information to maximize profitability for our company. Work with all departments to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting processes.

If you have a strong background in technical accounting, cost analysis, and financial forecasting, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Collecting cost information and maintaining an expenses database.
• Constructing data accumulation systems.
• Determining fixed costs (e.g. salaries, rent and insurance).
• Plan and record variable costs (e.g. purchases of raw material and operations costs).
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.
• Assist budgeting reports (for the company and for each department).
• Review and analyze and report profit margins.
• Prepare (monthly, quarterly, and annual) cost forecasts.
• Assisting in month-end and year-end closing.
• Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions and savings
• Assist with budget forecasts.
• Review and analyze income and expenditure accounts.
• Review balance sheets and profit/loss accounts.
• Review financial transactions and documents.
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions.
• Support during internal and external audits.
• Review inventory balances and assist with inventory counts for quarter and year ends.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Requirements:

Experience and Skills:

• 2 years of work experience as a Cost Accountant
• Demonstrated understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics a plus.
• Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information.

Education/Certification:

• BSc degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) accreditation (would be a plus)
• Certified public accountant (CPA) license (would be a plus)

Physical Activity Requirements:

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in manufacturing and/or a cleanroom environment.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.

Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.

Vision Demands:

The vision demands for this job require, close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to sit for sustained periods.

Noise Level:

The noise level is moderate typical of a manufacturing environment.

The Physical, Vision, Noise and Environment Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CKD USA is An Equal Opportunity Employer. CKD USA does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, or Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status in recruitment, employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, or training. It is also CKD USA's policy to maintain a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Candidates applying for positions with CKD USA Corporation must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire, CKD USA participates in the E-Verify program.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $66,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year