Cost Accountant

Department: Finance

Location: Pittsburgh

Description

Tracks, evaluates, and contributes to the day-to-day accounting, finance, inventory, and product cost activities with a focus on ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial data and reporting. Implements and follows systems to transact, collect, verify, and report accounting and financial information. Works closely with Procurement, Operations, and Product Management to ensure proper setup and cost assigned in the ERP system.

Key Responsibilities

• Transacts general accounting and general ledger functions


• Develops manufacturing overhead standards


• Assembles and summarizes data to structure reports


• Reviews production orders


• Reviews inventory levels


• Assists with quarterly and year-end financial audit activities


• Assesses current practices and procedures and makes recommendations for improvements


• Makes recommendations to business stakeholders based on accounting and financial trends


• Prepares and reviews financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness


• Assists with yearly budgeting and monthly forecasting


• Provides on-going training and maintains strong employee relationships


• Works with external auditors to ensure correct and timely reporting at year-end


• Performs ad hoc projects as requested

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, and evaluation.


• Demonstrates ability to coordinate and motivate.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions


• Acute attention to detail.


• Ability to work with all levels of management.


• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.


• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.


• Firm commitment to excellence and high standards


• Ability to collaborate with other departments and leadership


• Outstanding time-management skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while meeting deadlines


• Detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities


• Self-motivated, resourceful and adaptable; able to work independently within team focused environment


• High level of Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 software; ERP experience preferred

Education: Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or four or more years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.