Cost Accountant

Summary

The Cost Accountant reports to the Controller and is a hands-on position interacting with various personnel levels analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
 

Description

• Developing cost accounting system using our current ERP software
• Reviewing Current Cost Accounting process and controls and recommending changes
• Implementing new processes and procedures and constantly monitoring their effectiveness
• Documenting Cost Accounting and inventory processes and procedures
• Monitoring production variances
• Preparing monthly reports and review with Manufacturing including Purchase Price, Labor and Overhead variances
• Coordinating Physical Inventories and cycle counts and reconciling to general ledger
• Maintaining standard costs for components and assemblies
• Accumulating and applying overhead costs in conjunction with GAAP
• Reviewing and validating WIP valuation monthly
• Assisting with financial audits as required
• Responsible for cost accounting methods and activities including documenting changes in Accounting practices.
• Prepare, analyze and present cost audit findings.
• Cost control systems-ensure cost data is allocated correctly and take corrective action.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Analyze product line profitability to establish pricing and cost requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 to 10 years relevant work experience.
• Advanced computer skills specifically in Microsoft Office and ERP System.
• Self-motivated and self-directed, able and willing to take initiative.
• This position requires considerable interaction and involvement with all levels in other departments.
• Must have strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail.
• Must have strong analysis experience.
• An ability to work independently with attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects at a time are essential.
• Committed to company values.
• Must be able to respond to flexibly to changing circumstances.
• Projects self confidence, enthusiasm, and a positive, can do attitude.
• Must be committed to the success of the entire organization.
• Experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in designing a cost accounting system
• Experience in a multiple site manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze and design effective cost accounting system
• Expertise in Excel
• Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint

How To Apply :
employment@amonix.com
Fax: 206.309.1591