Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

A fast growing, acquisition oriented family feel type $1 billion manufacturing company with low turnover is searching for a cost accountant. Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 plus generous quarterly bonuses, 12% 401K and great benefits.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform monthly analysis of variances;
• Investigate cycle count variances and resolve issues;
• Validate cost of goods sold as part of the month end close;
• Perform reconciliation of the inventory sub ledger to the general ledger;
• Direct and participate in cost analyses, rate studies and analyzing standard manufacturing costs;
• Direct and participate in all aspects of inventory management, including physical inventory and inventory reconciliations;
• Direct and participates in identifying weaknesses in existing internal controls and costing system processes that have a direct or indirect effect on inventory and costs and result in improved transactional integrity;
• Propose changes in these processes that will result in improved efficiency and financial reporting, transactional and data accuracy;
• Work with operations management to identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs;
• Work with plant operations to ensure the accuracy of standard cost systems;
• Identify key cost drivers that are relevant and will drive profitability; develop reports that are user friendly and communicate their relevance.