What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant / Cost Analyst position at VANTA Partners, Inc?
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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.