What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant/Analyst position at Eastridge?
Eastridge Workforce Solutions
We are a leading provider of workforce management solutions, dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are currently hiring a Cost Accountant/Analyst to join a global medical device company. This role, under minimal supervision, is responsible for overseeing product costs, analyzing operations income statement details, and conducting inventory assessments. The position also involves preparing comprehensive reports, performing financial analyses, and contributing to special projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze reporting packages for the Manufacturing department.
- Evaluate product costing outcomes and variances against standard costs.
- Assist in the development of annual budgets for the Manufacturing department.
- Interpret financial operating results and recommend strategies for cost reduction and profit enhancement.
- Provide accurate and reliable data, continuously improving the quality of information and responsiveness to evolving business needs.
- Collaborate with various teams as required, including:
- Reporting to the Finance VP and senior staff.
- Partnering with Operations VP, directors, and line supervisors.
- Interacting with management across different departments.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and qualities:
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prepare and present reports to director- and VP-level stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to leadership and project management.
Required Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of two years of professional experience in cost accounting, FP&A, or a related field.
- Background in product costing and cost accounting activities.
- Additional Skills:
- Strong knowledge of accounting concepts, principles, and financial reporting practices.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Language:
- Fluency in English.
- If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial analysis and collaboration, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits: Use this link bit.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.
Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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