JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join a local organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial data, ensuring accuracy in accounts, and providing insightful analysis to support business decisions. This role requires a strong understanding of corporate accounting principles and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of proven cost accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, double entry bookkeeping, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software is required.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  We invite qualified candidates who are eager to contribute to our team and grow their careers in accounting to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Cost Accountant.

• Process and develop routings for rework or display production
• Compute and update material costs in a cost element program daily based on:
• Actual prices from supplier invoices
• Allocation of domestic freight charges
• Allocation of international freight charges including duties and customs charges
• Any additional adjustments for discounts, tooling expenses, etc.
• Assign item numbers for inventory items and set up finished goods and made in items in the ERP system
• Update Inventory Costing Sheets by:
• Calculating material, labor, and overhead costs for injection, extrusions, and assembly
• Verifying proper assets costs are being used for calculation
• Analyzing the change in unit cost since the last calculation
• Set up bill of materials for racking kits and enter sales comments describing components for pick ticket and sales orders
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform double entry bookkeeping to maintain accurate financial records.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliation to verify the integrity of financial statements.
• Engage in corporate accounting tasks, including account analysis and data collection for financial reporting.
• Assist in payroll processing, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accuracy in employee compensation.
• Utilize QuickBooks for managing financial transactions and generating reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary data for budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Prepare detailed reports on cost variances and provide recommendations for cost control measures.