What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at NIBE Element North America?
Therm-x of California is the leading manufacture for Advanced Temperature and Control Systems for Hi-Technology industries. We have been in business for over 30 years and have a diverse customer base. We offer competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.
The Cost Accountant will work closely with management to analyzes and tracks costs, budgets, and expenses, focusing on optimizing operational efficiency and profitability by providing financial insights to management.
Duties Include but not limited to;
- Cost Analysis:
- Analyzing production costs, inventory, and expenses.
- Track and record/roll up Tariff costs to upper level Part Numbers
- Identifying cost drivers and inefficiencies.
- Analyzing actual costs to identify variances from standard or budgeted costs.
- Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Developing and managing budgets.
- Forecasting future costs and expenses.
- Preparing budget reports and variance analysis.
- Cost Accounting Systems:
- Implementing cost accounting systems.
- Maintaining accurate cost records.
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Cost Management and Optimization:
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitoring and tracking costs to ensure they stay within budget.
- Reporting and Communication:
- Preparing cost reports and presentations for management.
- Communicating cost information to various stakeholders.
- Analyzing and interpreting financial data to provide insights.
- Other Duties:
- Assist with migration from Sage to Epicor ERP System
- Preparing journal entries.
- Assisting with audits.
- Developing and maintaining standard costs for products or services.
- Tracking inventory levels and costs.
- Analyzing product profitability.
Desired Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is desired
- 3 years of manufacturing cost accounting
- Proficiency with SAGE and Epicor a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify cost drivers, analyze variances, and recommend cost-saving measure
- Proficiency with Excel,