Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant in the Manufacturing Sector

Responsibilities:

• Maintain bills of material in ERP system

• Maintain stock codes in ERP system

• Perform job costing analysis and prepare reports

• Analyze and resolve plan to actual variances

• Work with other departments to resolves variances and process issues

• Work with other departments to establish standard usage values

• Utilize shop floor electronic data collection tools

• Assist with timely responses to customers inquiries and quotes

• Prepare journal entries

• Complete general ledger operations

• Assist with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial reports

• Assist with yearend closings and preparation of yearend financial reports

• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts

• Prepare analysis of accounts

• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable processes

• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts

• Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences

• Account/bank reconciliations

• Review and process expense reports

• Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit/review process

• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures

Core Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Initiative, self-administration, and disciplined follow-up

• Sound judgment and effective decision-making ability

• Solid planning, scheduling, monitoring, and information management skills

• Solid collaboration and interpersonal communication skills – speaking, persuading, writing, and focused listening

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills

• Ability to detect, document, and communicate opportunities

• Willingness to learn and grow

• Strong time management skills, punctual, and demonstrates a “whatever it takes” attitude to meet deadlines.

• Effective in fast-paced team environment with the ability to coach, mentor, and lead

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality

Qualifications:

• Solid cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required

• 2-3 years of general accounting experience required

• Experience effectively collaborating with staff to instruct, persuade, and lead is required

• Previous experience with general accounting

• Strong technical accounting skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and practices

• Experience with accounts payable

• Experience with accounts receivable

• Experience with financial reporting

• Experience with accounting software

• English fluency in reading, writing, and speaking required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

Proficient with MS Office - Outlook, Word, and Excel