What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Mac's Seafood?
Cost Accountant
Competitive salary & benefits
Full time on-site Monday to Friday
We seek an experienced and detail-oriented cost accountant to join our finance team at MSLT Seafood, LLC.
As a cost accountant, you will collect, analyze, and report on cost accounting data. This includes preparing standard cost reports, monitoring inventory levels, cost comparisons, product costing analysis, tracking variances and making journal entries. You will also collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting processes.
If you have a strong finance background, an analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply and join our team. We’ll help you reach your career goals with a nurturing environment, industry-standard benefits and abundant learning opportunities in the seafood industry.
Objectives of this role
- Develop strategies to reduce costs and study product pricing to ensure the best possible return on investment for the company.
- Prepare budgeting reports by collecting information and data points from various departments within the organization.
- Investigate discrepancies in financial records and perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Conduct regular audits, interpret rules related to accounting practices and ensure compliance with standard regulations.
Your tasks
- Examine costs of production to determine the most efficient methods of production.
- Ensure accurate classification of expenses under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Research material costs to ensure the accuracy of the information in the company’s accounting system.
- Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard prices to actual production costs.
- Participate in physical inventory counts to ensure the accuracy of inventory records.
- Monitor the accumulation of all direct labor, overhead and other manufacturing-related expenses.
- Prepare Journal Entries
- Participate in the month/year end close process.
- Account Reconciliation including bank and balance sheet accounts.
- Transactional support for AP/AR
- Daily banking
Minimum skills and qualifications
- Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting with relevant experience
- 3 years of experience in the accountancy field or an equivalent role.
- Proficiency in accounting software like Sage Intacct, NorthScope or other ERP software and well-acquainted with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proficient with Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft products
- Exceptional ability to think critically and make decisions based on data analysis.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in discussing financial reports with company stakeholders.
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Passion for numbers and competence in assessing larger datasets.
- Aptitude for mathematics, statistics, and various cost analysis techniques.
- Unswerving critical, analytical, and interpretation capabilities.
- Willingness to work in a team or individually, as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000
