Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for all manufacturing accounting functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compiles and sorts financial information to establish and maintain the standard cost and perpetual inventory systems
• Responsible for setting standards for raw material cost, labor routings and roll-ups and providing recommendations for cost efficiency
• Performs a variety of accounting tasks, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting records
• Is conscious about maintaining records in organized and detailed fashion
• Works on special projects regarding cost monitoring and estimating

• Prepares annual budget for manufacturing facility, reviews monthly Actual vs. Budget spending reports and discusses variances with plant manager.
• Supports plant management.
• Monitors month-end Cycle Counts for inventory
• Maintains Year-End files for Inventory, accompanies Auditor during Perpetual and Non-Perpetual Audits.
• Monitors non-perpetual inventory for changes to month end quantities, determinations on changing to perpetual status.
• Monitor inventory to determine if/when Obsolete status changes or IDR’s (Inventory Disposal Requests) are needed.
• Compiles and maintains daily production records at both the plant and corporate level

  POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for all manufacturing accounting functions.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compiles and sorts financial information to establish and maintain the standard cost and perpetual inventory systems
• Responsible for setting standards for raw material cost, labor routings and roll-ups and providing recommendations for cost efficiency
• Performs a variety of accounting tasks, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting records
• Is conscious about maintaining records in organized and detailed fashion
• Works on special projects regarding cost monitoring and estimating
• Prepares annual budget for manufacturing facility, reviews monthly Actual vs. Budget spending reports and discusses variances with plant manager.
• Supports plant management.
• Monitors month-end Cycle Counts for inventory
• Maintains Year-End files for Inventory, accompanies Auditor during Perpetual and Non-Perpetual Audits.
• Monitors non-perpetual inventory for changes to month end quantities, determinations on changing to perpetual status.
• Monitor inventory to determine if/when Obsolete status changes or IDR’s (Inventory Disposal Requests) are needed.
• Compiles and maintains daily production records at both the plant and corporate level

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Technical skills in accounting and accepted accounting principles.
• The position also requires good interpersonal skills and verbal communications to effectively communicate with co-workers, Auditors, vendors, and customers.
• JDEdwards and MS Excel knowledge
• Product knowledge a plus for completing IDR’s and SPR’s (special product request)

EDUCATION: A two year accounting degree with commensurate accounting experience or a four year accounting degree

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 3 years of previous manufacturing experience in cost accounting is preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS: The position requires exceptional computer and calculator skills. JDEdwards and AS400 systems is preferred.  Must be proficient in MS Excel.  Experience in designing and maintaining software systems is helpful.