What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant-154061 position at Sterling Engineering?
Title : Cost Accountant
Location : Norfolk, Virginia 23505
Hire Type : CONTRACT
Pay : $35-$38 / hr
Overview :
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process, and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Job Summary :
Perform month-end close for Inventory
Prepare month-end journals and accruals, including OSMI, inventory classification, sales / cost classification, and others as assigned
Prepare quarter-end journals for capitalization of manufacturing variances and lower of cost or market (LCM) reserve
Project accounting support for POC revenue and cost recognition
Run and reconcile Backlog
Balance sheet reconciliations for inventory and sales accounts
Month-end and quarterly reporting
Conduct data analysis for cost and manufacturing within the business
Stay current with all company policies, accounting, and relevant Corporate policies
Assist with the resolution of any issues that could impact the timely month-end closing and communicate promptly to the Accounting Supervisor
Adhere to all SOX procedures and ensure internal controls are operating effectively
Support and monitor inventory verification and / or cycle count performance in accordance with policy
Focus on process and efficiency improvements, identifying and escalating issues and bottlenecks
Support the Accounting Supervisor and Finance Business Partners in the calculation of labor and burden rates and analyze impacts on product cost
Assist with documentation requests and explanations related to interim and year-end audits
Requirements :
Five or more years of relevant cost accounting experience at industrial manufacturing companies
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Experience with Oracle ERP system preferred
Proficiency in Excel and other MS Office products
Knowledge of and familiarity with USGAAP
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to apply judgment
Clear and concise communication skills
Preferred Experience / Skills :
Experience with Oracle ERP system, SAP GL, and BPC
Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting experience
Ability to challenge the norm and look for better solutions / processes, attention to detail
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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