Cost Accountant

 A Fast growing , Acquisition oriented family feel type $ 1 Billion manufacturing company with low turnover is searching for a Cost Accountant .

 

                                        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.