Job Cost Accountant

Job Summary

Job Cost Accountant II will manage project finances from initial budgeting through completion. You will communicate and coordinate with Operations, Sales, and Accounting to gather and provide the necessary information for your responsibilities. Your ability to manage multiple priorities will be crucial in completing tasks accurately while meeting deadlines.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyzing and interpreting statistical and accounting information to evaluate operating results, such as profitability and trends.
• It also covers product cost analysis, preparing reports, and communicating findings to various departments.
• Serve as a strategic partner to management by providing insights and recommendations based on cost analysis.
• Maintain data and determine cost standards for all products, providing cost data for new or changed products, and recording specific entries like efficiency variance and cost of sales.
• Execute all equipment sales orders and contracts, including reviewing order packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Create system order entry, purchase orders, work orders, and manage the receipt of purchase orders and approval of invoices.
• Responsible for inventory control and maintenance, as well as the purchasing of stock and custom inventory.

Leadership Competencies

• Instills Trust
• Communicates Effectively
• Demonstrates Customer Focus
• Takes Initiative
• Makes Quality Decisions
• Drives Growth
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of Cost Account Principles
• Skilled in using financial software and tools
• Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial information and data results
• Advanced proficiency (knowledge) with Microsoft Office 365

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• In office environment
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Planned Business Travel

This job requires no planned business travel.

Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Combining experience in accounting, cost accounting, or finance practices of 2 or more years with education is desirable.
• Previous experience with cost accounting preferred.