What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accounting Analyst OOJ - 32620 position at Hatch Global Search?
Job Description
A Cost Accounting Analyst is responsible for analyzing a company's operational costs by collecting, evaluating, and reporting financial data to identify areas for cost reduction, improve efficiency, and inform strategic decision-making, typically focusing on tasks like calculating product costs, monitoring inventory levels, analyzing variances between standard and actual costs, and preparing detailed financial reports for management.
Inventory Pegging and Distribution
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accounting Analyst to support
inventory pegging and distribution processes. This role will be
responsible for analyzing cost movements, performing reconciliations,
improving inventory reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional
teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills,
experience in cost accounting, and a solid understanding of SAP in a
manufacturing or logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Address costing-related inquiries from internal teams and auditors,
- Prepare journal entries, conduct general ledger account analysis,
- Enhance inventory reporting by analyzing material costs, labor, and
- Consolidate, analyze, and report inventory balances by product line,
classifications (RM, WIP & FG).
- Maintain strong internal controls, update documentation, and support
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and engage
- Assist in project management activities and perform ad hoc financial
- Collaborate closely with Procurement and Operations to ensure
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 4 years
- Graduate degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, OR
- In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in cost accounting within an operations or manufacturing
- Strong SAP expertise, particularly in pegging and distribution
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
- Strong prioritization skills with the ability to delegate tasks
- Adaptability to shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Additional Information
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available
- Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 (Base Salary)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation Assistance: Possible for the right candidate
- Bonus & Overtime: Not applicable
- Travel: Occasional
Qualifications
- Experience in cost accounting within an operations or manufacturing
- Strong SAP expertise, particularly in pegging and distribution
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
- Strong prioritization skills with the ability to delegate tasks
- Adaptability to shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Why is This a Great Opportunity
If you are an analytical and detail-driven professional with a passion
for cost accounting in a dynamic environment.
OOJ - 32620
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000