Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant role responsible for production variance analysis, month end processes, and forecasting, with opportunity to assist with special projects. Must have BS Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience, and 2-5 years experience in Cost Accounting or accounting functions.

Requirements

• Research monthly manufacturing and inventory variances, providing root cause analysis for discrepancies
• Create and maintain reporting for inventory and absorption for month end, forecast and budget
• Engage with purchasing and production teams to review manufacturing variances to determine if standard cost changes are needed
• Review Tariff and Freight variances and provide recommendations for possible standard cost changes needed
• Assist in the monthly hedge accounting entries and review
• Create journal entries and provide analysis for month-end closing process as needed
• Maintain month end reconciliations as needed
• Cross department collaboration on new item set ups
• Yearly standard cost update in SAP and as needed throughout year
• Assist in the creation and management of annual budget for assigned areas
• Assist in year-end audit as needed