What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at West Point Optical LLC?
Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in managing standard costing and possess an accounting degree (preferably a CPA). This role is critical in supporting our financial planning and analysis efforts while ensuring accurate product costing and inventory valuation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain standard cost systems, ensuring accuracy in product costing.
- Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports on variances and cost trends.
- Collaborate with operations and production teams to gather data for cost analysis and optimization.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes by providing relevant cost information.
- Conduct regular audits of inventory valuations and cost structures.
- Prepare financial reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
- Support month-end close processes by providing cost-related data and analyses.
- Comply with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Required: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office including Excel (Advanced Formulas, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Advanced Charting, Tables & Formatting, Conditional Formatting, etc).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in cost accounting or managerial accounting, with a focus on standard costing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong bias for action with ability to prioritize, multi-task, follow-up, and execute responsibilities on-time.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience with Acuity and/or RevolutionEHR a plus but not required
- Salary based on experience
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and/or cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience related to this position.