Cost Accountant

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Accountant to join our accounting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial data, ensuring accurate cost accounting and management of company resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform the month-end closing process and prepare journal entries for inventory, COGS, fixed assets, and general accounting.
Perform account reconciliations in Inventory, Cost of Sales, and General Ledger.
Perform variance analysis such as Purchase Price Variance and Work Order variances.
Assist in inventory costing and related activities within the ERP system.
Support activities between internal audit, external auditors, and management.
Assist with Year-end physical inventory and response to audit inquires.
Responsible for Capital expense tracking, Fixed Assets accounting, Prepaid expense amortization, Business Property Tax return filings, and US Census Survey reporting.
Ensure accuracy of financial information in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with internal accounting policies & procedures.
Assist and prepares for SOX Testing, annual external audits, and other financial audits.
Assists with related special projects as required and other duties as assigned by Controller.
Qualifications and Experience:

3-5 years of public or private industry experience in cost accounting.
Medium to large company accounting experience.
Manufacturing industry experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Info XA ERP and BNA Fixed Assets experience a plus.
Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

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