COST ACCOUNTANT II

Responsible for maintaining detailed costs in the system and providing cost analysis to support the company. This role involves completing analysis of business-unit provided projections related to projects, providing cost analysis to support operations and sales, and training others within the accounting department as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cost Accountant I role by assisting with required tasks to ensure continuity of operations and meet departmental deadlines.
• Review and validate monthly profit recognition flagging done by project managers and create the monthly journal entry for units of delivery profit recognition.
• Review and analyze monthly projection spreadsheets on percent complete/over-time revenue recognition projects as provided by project managers. Once validated, create the monthly journal entry for over-time revenue recognition.
• Evaluate open work orders after profit recognition to close or leave open as needed.
• Complete margin analysis on over-time projects around the year-end process to ensure year-over-year margin consistency and identify any necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with Cost Accountant I to complete warranty expense analytics on a quarterly and annual basis and report findings to business units and the executive team.
• Collaborate with other Cost Accountants and the Cost Accounting Manager to identify and complete departmental process improvement opportunities.
• Complete and maintain monthly reconciliations, including research and resolution of issues with cross-functional coworkers.
• Create and process other monthly journal entries as required.
• Assist in quarterly and year-end audits by pulling appropriate backup documentation and completing profit recognition analysis requirements.
• Leverage knowledge of Cost Accountant III and Manager regarding cost accounting methodology, skills, and processes to establish and maintain procedures.
• Apply lessons learned to future efforts.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines throughout the business on technical inquiries and needs.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Regular, in-person attendance required due to the necessary teamwork and interactive nature of this position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cost accounting principles and US GAAP, especially as related to cost accounting and inventory.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team.
• Knowledge of a standard cost system, including inventory costing and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Basic knowledge of US GAAP relating to Cost Accounting.
• Knowledge and proficiency in general ledger transactions and reconciliation.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate procedures and work processes, exercising appropriate judgment in establishing priorities.
• Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures, including GAAP.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of accounting experience required, with preference in a manufacturing environment.
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials preferred.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards preferred.

Pay

Base Compensation Range: $59,159 - $88,739 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary based on company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee premiums.
• Free off-site medical clinic.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401k with employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more.
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades.
• Paid Time Off, Sick, Family, and Parental Paid Time Off.
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays.
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position.
• Career progression program for advancement.
• Free in-house welding, grinding, and machine operation school.
• In-house training program.

Schedule

Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position.

Work Environment

Professional office environment with some time spent in the manufacturing area. Exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, noise, and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.