Cost Accountant

Job Summary

The Cost Accountant will be responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on the costs associated with manufacturing processes, products, and operations within a company. They will perform assessments and offer explanations for inconsistencies related to work in progress and transactions within the ERP system. Subsequently, they will compile the findings into a report to succinctly clarify and explain the data and share them among teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Comprehend and perform analysis of transactions within the ERP system to determine the impact on the company’s financial performance.
• Oversee the creation of Item Masters, Bills of Materials (B.O.M.) and Production Routings.
• Assess Work In Progress to ensure precise allocation of labor and materials and proactive analysis of variance categories such as material usage, purchase price, and freight.
• Execute month-end system closing transactions and reconciliation of General Ledger accounts.
• Monitor capital expenditures and assist with monthly depreciation entries.
• Assist in overseeing inventory management, including monitoring levels, conducting standard cost changes, reconciling discrepancies, reviewing weekly cycle counts, and assisting in leading the annual physical inventory process.
• Prepare and present financial reports, cost analysis reports, and other management reports to support decision-making.
• Help maintain data integrity within the ERP system ensuring consistency and providing support to all departments when changes are requested for new or updated information.
• Collaborate with departments such as Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain to gather relevant data, analyze cost drivers, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide support and guidance to the finance team as an indirect leader by offering assistance and addressing their inquiries.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment with a progressive increase in responsibility.
• Experience in serving as the subject matter expert in ERP systems for cost accounting functions and transaction flows across departments.
• Administration and usage of Microsoft Power BI, Power Query, or other analytics tools preferred.
• Experience reading and writing M or SQL code preferred.

Skills and Proficiencies

• Knowledge of ERP systems and asset tracking software.
• Capable of speaking, presenting, and interacting with all levels in the organization.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Suite Products.
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP.
• Motivated and proactive individual with a strong sense of initiative.
• Exemplary ethics and integrity, with the capacity to handle sensitive and confidential data.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Focused on details and committed to accuracy.
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritizing skills.
• Adept at managing multiple tasks under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Availability for overtime work to meet month-end demands.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Bonus Potential
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, & Life/AD&D
• 401k contributions
• Flex Time
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Volunteer Time Off
• Bereavement Time Off
• New Parent Paid Leave