Cost Accountant / Cost Analyst

Job Details

Description

Carver Companies is looking to hire a Cost Accountant with excellent organizational and analytical skills to join our growing team. The cost accountant is expected to be detailed oriented, knowledgeable on statistics, have strong problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure, and deliver on tight deadlines.

To ensure success, the cost accountant should be confident, professional, and meticulous with a keen interest in the cost-efficient operations of the organization. Outstanding presentation and report-writing skills with the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team is essential for this role. The cost accountant will work closely with one or more Divisional Controllers within the accounting team.

Responsibilities:

• Refine and maintain the job cost accounting system, documents, and records of the division(s).
• Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Analyze the data collected and log a detailed record of the results.
• Analyze any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.
• Analyze costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual costs.
• Make estimates of new and proposed product and/or service costs.
• Provide management and Controllers with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.
• Assist in audits and general ledger preparation as necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field (required).
• Minimum of 2 years of Cost Accounting work experience (preferred).
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Solid job cost systems background.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and IT skills.

What we offer:

Highly Competitive Pay

Great Health Insurance with a no deductible plan option

Group Life

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k with up to 8% match

Employee Owned Company investment opportunity

Dental, Vision, FSA, Enhanced Short Term Disability, AFLAC, Voluntary Additional Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Fund and more also available.