Cost Accountant

Position Summary

Month-end accounting duties including journal voucher completion, account reconciliation, variance analysis, reports/statement preparation. Standard cost development, monthly variance application calculation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with I/T Department for implementation of new system enhancements.
• Direct interaction with supervisors/managers in annual budgeting/planning process.
• Responsible for inventory control for plant(s) using work orders and repetitive shop floor controls.
• Take lead in coordinating annual physical inventory.
• Reconciles book to physical differences
• Develops and maintains written procedures/work-instructions for division cost accounting duties.
• Maintains standard costs for all part numbers.
• Develops and enters standard costs for new or redesigned parts or Engineering Changes Notices (ECNs).
• Develops and maintains ongoing audits of standard costs, work centers, and routing codes.
• Reviews new routings to ensure correct structure to be costed.
• Performs monthly closing activities.
• Analyzes manufacturing variances.
• Produces financial schedules.
• Works on special projects.
• Prepares audit schedules, corporate requests, margin review, etc.
• Participates in quote review process.
• Assists in preparation of departmental budgets and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting.
• 2-5 years division accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong personal computer skills with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)