Cost Accountant

GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES Job Description Cost Accountant   JOB DIMENSIONS:   Job Summary:             Under general supervision, in accordance with established policies, perform general cost accounting duties; establish and maintain cost standards; compile and check variances; verify cost items; maintain inventories; inform management regarding variances; and perform other related duties as assigned. Expected Hiring Range: $80,000 - $95,000 DOE   Reports to:             Cost Accounting Manager   Examples of Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, study, and collect data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor; Analyze data collected and recording results; Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost; Analyze actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs; Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures; Analyze audits of costs and preparing reports; Make estimates of new and proposed product costs; Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services; Maintain Cost Accounting System; Assist in month-end close of the general ledger; Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program Reconcile finished goods inventories; In accordance with prescribed procedures, perform general cost accounting functions; Check manufacturing controls and verify compliance with established systems and proce­dures; Work on special projects as required; Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others; Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management; Prepare government contract proposals, variance analysis, special projects, and month-end close; Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and  Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.   QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:             Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:   Experience/Training/Education: Minimum of three solid years of cost accounting in a non-repetitive manufacturing environment; Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar field, or equivalent experience Computer Literate – Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products. Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards; and Additional courses in specialized accounting fields and information systems beneficial.   Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must have a strong cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; Sound understanding of accounting principles; Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports; Knowledge of inventory costing and tracking systems; Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis; Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data; Good written, verbal communication, and collaborative skills; Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others; Ability to work independently under minimal supervision Detail-oriented; Strong organizational and communication skills; Ability to establish and update cost accounting standards; and Must have detailed knowledge of BOM’s, routers, work orders and standard cost systems.   Physical Requirements: Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as applicable; Most work tasks are performed indoors where temperature is moderate and controlled by office environment systems; Ability to work (sit and/or stand) at a desk for the majority of the workday; walking and/or standing may be required for the remainder of the work day.  Length of time performing these physical requirements may vary from day to day and task to task; Requires grasping, writing, sitting, standing, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity; and Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 15 pounds; and Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined; Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.   Special Requirements:  None.

Salary : $71,570 - $161,031