Cost Accountant

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential Functions:

• Analyze any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.

• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.

• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.

• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.

• Prepare actual vs. plan (budget) analysis. Prepare various financial analysis related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and expense information.

• Set up new raw material, packaging; maintain periodic cost rolls/updates.

• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.

• Analyzes actual production costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.

• Records cost information for use in controlling expenditures.

• Recommends cost efficiencies in current and new product layouts.

• Develop and maintain standard costs of finished goods and production components.

• Maintain and improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation.

• Develop standard costs, including labor and overhead rates each new year, based on a budget.

• Review and analyze actual production cost vs. budget/standard and recommending changes/improvements.

• Manage HR related functions for the business.

• Responsible for timely, accurate, and efficient accounting close on a monthly basis.

• Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustment.

• Manages accounting functions on a day-to-day basis including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, treasury management, procurement, and general ledger accounting.

• Performs technical accounting issue research and resolution as necessary.

Requirements:

• B.S. Accounting preferred

• Four (4+) years’ experience in product costing

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Strong writing/communicative skills, solid accounting foundation, interpersonal relations,
  analytical skills, and technical skills

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