Cost Accountant

Description

Job Purpose Statement

The Cost Accountant performs financial analysis, provides operational insights, and assists with the development and presentation of monthly financial packages and quarterly operations reports which are reviewed with plant and executive management.  This position is also responsible for developing, building, and maintaining financial models, analysis of operational and financial data, and developing presentations of results to inform and support operational and financial decisions and effectiveness.  This position reports to the Plant Controller.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Perform month end closing activities including, but not limited to journal entries, supporting documentation, reconciliations, analysis, etc.
• Maintain / Track / Close all capital expenditures
• Maintain all aspects of fixed asset accounting
• Insightful analysis of results and forecasts presented to plant and executive management
• Develop / Maintain product line profitability statements to support profitable growth
• Proactively work with department management, cross-functional teams, and on projects for development of countermeasures and continuous improvement to achieve forecasted results
• Continuous improvement of accounting processes to eliminate waste
• Create / Maintain a cycle counting procedure throughout the plant
• Support the creation of monthly forecasts
• Support the creation of annual budget and cost roll activities
• Support the preparation, analysis, and completion of annual physical inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with operations to ensure forecast results, identify trends, and develop countermeasures to any misses
• Drive results and continuous improvement in the organization
• Organize and prioritize work
• Work at a high level of confidentiality
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve existing production reporting issues (Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and Production) development and a team focused on customer satisfaction. Further information is available at www.carlstargroup.com.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• BS/BA financial degree and preferred continued education (CMA, CPA, or MBA)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing financial role
• Strong understanding of MS Excel and other MS Office products with solid conceptual skills; strong analytical skills
• Proven experience implementing and driving continuous improvement in an organization

Personal Trait Profile:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented
• Strong analytical skills, highly motivated, quick learner, and self-starter
• Self-motivated and results oriented; initiates and drives value added projects to successful completion
• Team player; ability to work across the organization
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to influence and lead employees
• Ability to translate the vision of the company and its business strategy
• Goal/Results oriented; ability to set high goals and achieve results
• Ability to work flexible schedule as needed