Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of cost accounting reports, including cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory valuation, and variance analysis
• Analyze costs of inventory, COGS, identify trends, and provide insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, and finance, to drive cost efficiencies and support strategic initiatives
• Responsible for preparation of monthly accounting close procedures to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, as well as the accuracy of financial statements.
• Collaboration with business partners outside of accounting to accumulate support needed for journal entry preparation
• Preparation of journal entries for operating companies, as well as consolidation and elimination entries
• Review of trial balances and monthly and quarterly trends; perform additional review as needed to support the close
• Analysis and review of operating company financial statements, both foreign and domestic
• Preparation of high-quality balance sheet account reconciliations
• Preparation and presentation of quarterly analysis deliverables
• Support a sustainable and efficient close and reporting process with a continuous improvement mindset
• Preparation of quarterly external reporting deliverables and support of internal and external audit requirements

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in public accounting and/or relevant industry experience (combination preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required
• CPA certification or equivalent strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Excel required; experience with SAP and OneStream a plus
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment, managing multiple priorities
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statements; experience working with publicly traded companies a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills