Cost Accountant

Creates and reviews journal entries, analyzes accruals, prepares and reviews supporting schedules, and researches impactful items during the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing process Primary focus on cost accounting by performing monthly inventory valuation and reconciliation of cost ledgers as well as establishes labor and overhead rates Reviews cost and variance trends; researching significant variations and recommending appropriate response Performs annual cost roll and inventory revaluation as necessary. Works with purchasing and operations management to enhance accuracy of cost components Leads preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations Researches reconciling items in a timely manner and recommends and takes action to resolve outstanding items Maintains and modifies management reports. Distributes management reports to leadership team and responds to and researches questions Develops audit schedules and responds to auditor requests during financial audits Assists with the annual budget and monthly forecasts Reviews financial statements and evaluates results to budget. Identifies and takes action on misstated items and implements required changes Displays judgment to verify that processes are appropriately documented and creates and modifies documentation of accounting policies and procedures Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, as well as 3-5 years of manufacturing accounting experience.

Created: 2024-11-05