Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and hands on Sr. Cost Accountant. The ideal candidate will have heavy experience in Manufacturing as well as excellent communication and leadership skills. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. Expected starting base salary $43 to $55 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the monthly financial close process and ensure the accuracy of system generated transactions and manual entries
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations to assist in the month-end close process
• Analyze inventory variances in all companies.
• Monitor, analyze and report on cost trends of inventory and raw materials to interpret overall cost of goods sold and margin variations
• Perform heavy data manipulation within Excel and Access
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conducts research and performs analytical studies with regards to cost analyses and profitability.
• Review and adjust inventory reserves in accordance with accounting policies.
• Analyze gross margin, labor and overhead, other cost of sales, inventory trends and turnover ratios, and production yield data.
• Reconciliation involves detailed analysis of business activity by P&L account, profit center and profitability segment (e.g. customer/product)
• Support the analysis of variances incurred during production and purchasing activities by comparing the basis for standard cost (work orders reports and efficiency reports).

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in Cost Accounting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel,Outlook, Word)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

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