Cost Accountant

The incumbent in this job assists in preparation of consolidated financial statements and other accounting statements and reports; assists in preparation of management reports; and reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.

II. Major Responsibilities:

• Assists with or prepares monthly journal entries, consolidating entries and month-end analyses
• As well as various exhibits and commentary required for reports issued to management, outside Directors and government agencies.
• Coordinates preparation, proofreading, issuance and filing of reports
• Prepares and analyzes distribution and storage costs
• Prepares Consolidated Inventory Report and maintains files of supporting work papers
• Works with Distribution Facilities personnel to ensure proper classification of costs
• Prepares schedules of purchased product and maintains files of supporting work papers
• Prepares analyses of various account balances and maintain files of supporting work papers
• Prepares written procedures on job responsibilities
• Assists with special projects, year-end activities and related duties
• Prepares reconciliations of inventory.

III. Incumbent Attributes:

• College degree in accounting.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, CPA preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to function effectively while meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and administrative skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows environment and have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
• Familiarity with SAP systems is a plus.

IV. Position Scope/Contribution

• Contact with CF manufacturing locations occurs routinely. Incumbents in this position use and know well the fundamental accounting concepts and practices. Under supervision, they apply established methods/procedures to perform work that is often varied and may be somewhat difficult. Instructions are detailed, but incumbents are expected to function more independently than entry-level accountants.

V. Internal Controls

• Establishes and implements processes and procedures to meet departmental internal controls requirements. Ensures that established processes/procedures are followed as designed. Works with Internal Controls Department to identify deficiencies in existing processes/procedures, the need for new ones, and the extent to which such processes/procedures are being followed. Develops and implements corrective actions with regard to department internal controls as necessary.

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