Cost Accountant

A bit about us:

Our client, a manufacturing company, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their finance team. This role analyzes manufacturing costs and provides insights to improve cost efficiency and profitability. The Cost Accountant will work closely with the Inventory Control Specialist to ensure accurate production costing, and will also support billing, collections, and credit application processes, helping to coordinate the activities of the credit and collections function.

Why join us?

Benefits (typical for this market)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development / CPA certification support

Job Details

Essential Functions
Include, but are not limited to, the following:

Review and analyze production tickets for accuracy while evaluating production costs and variances
Track and report on production cost variances
Collaborate with the production team to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities
Maintain ERP system Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ensure data accuracy
Provide support to the Accounts Receivable Specialist
Analyze operational costs and cost standards
Conduct cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis
Prepare reports comparing standard costs to actual costs
Recommend opportunities for cost reduction and profit maximization
Maintain cost accounting systems
Conduct margin analysis
Assist with month-end close processes

Position Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Strong proficiency in Excel required
Solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with financial systems software required; experience with Ross ERP preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, and work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, management, and third parties at all levels

Physical/Mental Environment

Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
Regularly required to use hands to handle objects and feel controls
Regularly required to reach, climb stairs, stoop, and crouch
Regularly required to talk, listen, and have vision capabilities to read and view a computer screen
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

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