Cost Accountant

3 weeks ago


Decatur, Illinois, United States Special-Lite Inc Full time

Job Title:
Cost Accountant


Department:
Finance

Reports to:

CFO

Approved by / Date:
C. Brautigam, 6.2024

Supervisory Responsibilities:
No

FLSA Status:
Exempt / Salaried

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Cost Accountant plays a critical role responsible for the ongoing analysis of product cost, development of new product cost, margin and Inventory analysis.

You will collaborate with cross -functional teams optimizing the financial aspects of our manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions:

  • Creation and maintenance of product standard costing across the plants.
  • Analyze and report gross margin across products groups.
  • Analyze and report manufacturing costs actual to standards in plants.
  • Partner with new product teams to cost and analyze new business opportunities.
  • Identify and recommend costeffective solutions.
  • Participation in month and year end closings.
  • Back up other key members of the accounting and finance team in AP, AR and General Ledger.
  • Create and reconcile monthly Inventory Perpetual ledger to General Ledger reporting.
  • Work proactively with Operations staff at multiple sites to drive Inventory optimization.
  • Co-Lead biannual physical inventory.

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
  • Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills demonstrated the ability to work both independently and as a team.
  • Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond to changing business demands.
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting and general accounting procedures.
  • General ledger accounting experience including month and yearend closing.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Manufacturing or construction accounting experience.

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Frequently required to talk and hear.
  • Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
  • Required to occasionally stand and walk.
  • Occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

  • Safety glasses are always required on the production floor.
  • Hearing protection is required in designated areas.
  • Occasionally exposed to cold, hot, wet and/or humid shop conditions.

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