Job Description

Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant to perform advanced cost-accounting work covering material and production costs, costs of sales, research and product development, etc. This person will compare actual costs to estimates and analyze variances; and develop standard cost data and accurate inventory valuations. The responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Reviews daily variance, investigates causes, trains supervisor/employees to avoid recurrences, and communicates resolution with supervisor
• Works with production on reviewing accuracy of bills of material and routings and follow-up to ensure changes are made
• Performs operational audits by routinely following all products through the plant and compare to existing routings and bills of materials
• Maintains standard cost system. Develops cost analysis where necessary. Works with purchasing to ensure costs for purchased products are received and updated
• Performs Burden studies
• Researches significant inventory adjustments and report findings to supervisor
• Runs production accounting and investigates any variances
• Prepares journal entries as required
• Analyzes Costs for new Product Quoting working with Engineering/New Product Planning
• Prepares reports for the accounting manager and recommends changes in estimating process as indicated
• Recommends systems and procedures applicable to the Cost Accounting function
• Performs and directs special projects as requested

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with advanced training in accounting
• Skill in math, accuracy and precision; interest in business, organized, willingness to follow recommended procedures; honesty, patience, good written and oral communication skills, good people skills, team player, knowledge of EDP-oriented accounting systems
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an accounting field
• Working knowledge of Cost Accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Oracle Experience
• HFM/Hyperion experience
• Good analytical and organizational skills
• Good knowledge of Excel and computerized accounting and costing systems

Benefits

Dental, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Flexible Spending, Medical, Life, Health Savings Account, 401K, Prescription

Contact Details

Name: Kforce Professional Staffing, Inc.