CMC Cost Accountant/Cost Analyst CA

Essential Functions

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly accounting close and reporting requirements in compliance with GAAP, including reporting results and analyzing variances for multiple locations.
• Ensure that standard costs and all accounting entries are processed timely, accurately, and meet the cost improvement objectives set by Operations.
• Review standard costs for inaccuracies and complete margin reviews.
• Develop, maintain, and update standard costs and assist with standard cost roll on an annual basis.
• Understand, calculate, and update labor and overhead rates.
• Understand the forming of Bills of Materials as related to finished goods as entered in the accounting software.
• Analyze actual labor, material and overhead cost against Standard/Budget and report variances.
• Prepare cost estimates of new or special products for establishing selling prices and production forecasts.
• Analyze and reconcile the inventory on hand reports to the general ledger and propose journal entries as well as provide monthly schedules showing the same.
• Analyze and prepare inventory analysis to determine obsolescence and slow-moving inventory reserve.
• Function as the Department lead on all physical inventories and prepares variance reporting by facility.
• Aid in monitoring and continuous improvement in internal controls and standard work procedures for appropriate financial operations.
• Supports special projects as requested.

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Commitment to Excellence; Results driven and attention to detail.
• Self-starter able to perform independently and collaborate with team and management.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to plan and organize.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet project deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong technical capacity with ability to retain information (e.g., policies, procedures) or research as needed.
• Customer service oriented.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking using logic, reasoning, creative and strategic thinking.

Work Environment

The employee will generally be housed in a climate controlled, well-lit environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Physical Demands

Primarily a desk job, will spend time in the warehouse as needed for inventory or special projects.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00, occasional late nights and weekend hours during our busier times.

Travel

Occasional travel required to other facilities across the U.S to support projects.