The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and analytical skills, detailed oriented, knowledgeable about statistics and have strong problem-solving skills. They have the ability to work comfortably under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines. To ensure success, the Cost Accountant should be confident, professional, and meticulous with a keen interest in cost-efficient operations of the organization. Have the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.

The Cost Accountant/Cost Analyst will be responsible for:

• Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor
• Analyzing data collected and recording results
• Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost
• Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
• Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures
• Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports
• Making estimates of new and proposed product costs
• Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
• Maintaining Cost Accounting System
• Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger
• Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program
• Reconciles finished goods inventories

Qualifications:

• 2- 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2 - 4 years of experience with SAP ERP FICO required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, a combination of education and experience may substitute for degree
• Must have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles
• Must be able to work as in a team environment as well as individually
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to build solid business relationships with all employees and departments
• Computer Literate Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Microsoft office software
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards
• Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Must be a self-starter and have a desire for learning and embracing change