Cost Accountant
4 weeks ago
Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Troy, AL
Classification: Exempt
Grade: Salary Grade 3
Department: Accounting Department
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
The Cost Accountant will be responsible for the administration of the company’s cost accounting systems and processes. This person is accountable for the ongoing analysis of Cost of Goods Sold, Job/Inventory Costing projects, margin analysis, and tracing costs back to underlying activities. The Cost Accountant must also assist in the development and monitoring of data accumulation systems needed to provide an appropriate level of reporting data to management. Reporting directly to the Compliance Manager; the ideal candidate will have the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Costs:
- Maintain and monitor product costs.
- Report on production variances to standard cost
- Report on margins by product group
- Assist in maintaining company policy to record scrap and wastage.
- Work with engineering and product management to provide accurate cost estimates.
- for new products.
- Review cost procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
Inventory Control:
- Produce accurate inventory evaluation reports based on perpetual records as needed.
- and assist in the development of key ratios to monitor.
- Monitor cycle counts for variances and resolve issues.
- Co-ordinate physical inventory counts, and cycle counts with Inventory Manager.
- Manage inventory cycle counts of controlled items and related spot checks in
- conjunction with Inventory and Compliance departments.
- Validate the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close.
- Develop and apply overhead costs as required by generally accepted accounting principles.
- Work with Inventory Control to locate and dispose of obsolete inventory.
- Assist with annual audit of onsite inventory.
- Assist in company goal to strive for ‘lean’ production.
- Prepare Import/Export documentation in conjunction with Receiving/Shipping and Compliance.
General Accounting:
- Assist Controller in annual budget preparation.
- Compile cost information to be used in operating budget preparation.
- Assist Controller in month end and year-end financial activities including, but not limited to, journal entries, account reconciliation and month end reports.
- Prepare quarterly excise tax returns.
- Responsible for performing and/or completing such other tasks and responsibilities as may be required and/or assigned to you by the Company.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No direct supervisory responsibilities are assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Cost/Job Costing experience within a manufacturing environment
- Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards
- Ability to collaborate with various departments to solve problems as a team.
- Must be able to adapt to enable efficient data gathering and analysis.
- Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.
- Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
- High level of Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
- Strong organizational and communicational skills
- Detail oriented
- Knowledge of INFOR VISUAL ERP software is an advantage.
- Experience of ERP implementing, or reimplementation is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
- Prepared to travel on company business to Kimber locations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance
- 3 to 5 years of Cost Costing experience within a manufacturing environment
Preferred:
- Graduate degree in Accounting.
- Knowledge of manufacturing ERP systems
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
This position requires compliance with ITAR requirement. Must be a “U.S. Person” (per ITAR 120.15) and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.
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