Product Costing Expert
2 weeks ago
Job Title: Cost Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to: CFO
Approved by / Date: C. Brautigam,
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
FLSA Status: Exempt / Salaried
Position Summary: As a vital member of the finance team, the Cost Accountant is responsible for the continuous evaluation of product costs, the establishment of new product cost structures, and the analysis of margins and inventory. This role involves collaboration with various departments to enhance the financial efficiency of manufacturing processes.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and maintain standard costing for products across all manufacturing sites.
- Conduct gross margin analysis across different product categories.
- Evaluate and report on actual manufacturing costs compared to established standards.
- Collaborate with product development teams to assess and analyze new business ventures.
- Identify and propose cost-saving measures.
- Participate in monthly and annual financial closing processes.
- Provide support to other key members of the accounting and finance team in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger tasks.
- Prepare and reconcile the monthly inventory perpetual ledger with general ledger reports.
- Engage proactively with operations teams at various locations to enhance inventory management.
- Co-lead bi-annual physical inventory counts.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs.
- In-depth knowledge of cost accounting principles and general accounting practices.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, including month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Experience in manufacturing or construction accounting.
- Regularly required to use hands and fingers for handling office equipment and reaching.
- Frequently required to communicate verbally and audibly.
- Often required to sit for extended periods.
- Occasionally required to stand and walk.
- May need to lift, push, pull, or move items weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Safety glasses are mandatory on the production floor.
- Hearing protection is required in designated areas.
- Occasionally exposed to hazards including moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electric currents, and exposure to heat and chemicals.
- Occasionally subject to conditions that may affect the respiratory system or skin, such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, or poor ventilation.
- Occasionally exposed to varying temperature and humidity conditions.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Shift
Days
Drug Screening
Location
Special-Lite, Decatur
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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