Cost Accountant

Job Title:

Cost Accountant

Classification:
Exempt;
Full-time

Department:
Accounting

Location:

Reno, NV, on site or hybrid

Reports to:

CFO

Revised: 02/29/24

Cost Accountant will lead and support SCM Team's financial initiatives such as costing, financial analysis on Cap Ex projects, cost savings projects, expense management, and other initiatives. In addition, Cost Accountant will support financial forecasting and budgeting for strategic decision-making across the organization.

• Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts and develop processes to ensure obsolete inventory has adequate provisions.
• Validate cost of goods sold as part of the month‑end close.
• Review standard costs and actual costs for inaccuracies.
• Calculate monthly details of all manufacturing variances and report issues to Production VP/CFO in a timely manner.
• Undertake capital evaluations for new projects and fixed‑asset control.
• Assist in the company’s monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing.
• Work with CFO and support the company forecasting activities and annual budgeting process.
• Implement automation throughout the Accounting departments to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare ad‑hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision‑making.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

• Investigate physical inventory variances and resolve issues.
• Update standard costs in the bill of materials.
• Report on margins by product to support sales strategy.
• Perform financial modeling when required.

• Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.

• Sedentary physical activity performing non‑strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

• Stand — 5%
• Walk — 10%
• Sit — 90%
• Talk — 25%
• Hearing/Listening — 25%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel — 95%
• Reach with hands and arms — 5%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl — 10%
• Taste or Smell — 1%
• Lift up to 10 pounds — 10%
• Lift up to 25 pounds — 1%
• Lift up to 50 pounds — 0%

• Well‑lit, heated and/or air‑conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
• Atmosphere with moderate noise.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting from a four‑year college or university and minimum 3 years of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing industry.

• Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing industry.
• Strong analysis and financial reporting skills.
• Proficient personal computer skills, including routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.

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. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.