Cost Management Accountant

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

Minimum of 2 solid years of Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment

Bachelors Degree in Accounting

Must have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principals.

Computer Literate – Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word

Experience with MAPICS a plus

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