Sr. Cost Accountant Job Description

Sr. Cost Accountant Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Sr. Cost Accountant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing financial reports and recommendations for management and operational areas;
  • Documenting policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility with a focus on internal controls;
  • Researching complex transactions;
  • Reviewing budget to actual for costing and project systems activities;
  • Assisting with the external audit process;
  • Maintenance of data in our enterprise accounting system, including monitoring and updating available capital funding;
  • Preparing journal entries and complex calculations;
  • Meeting all financial reporting deadlines;
  • Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities;
  • Advising department heads and managers on accounting policies; interpreting and applying policies to various Utility functions;
  • Financial statement analysis;
  • Performing monthly, quarterly and year end closing, including accrual entries and financial statement preparation.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
  • Certified Public Accountant desired;
  • The individual will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his / her work product.

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