Cost Accountant

Summary

The Cost Accountant has three to seven years experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment and should be capable of successfully working in areas including but not limited to inventory costing, inventory control, manufacturing COGS, variance analysis/reporting, and quick/accurate period-end closes.

• Provide cost estimates for new products and ensure approved standard cost is set prior to the first production run. Assist with annual update of standard cost
• Assist with reconciliation of perpetual inventory to general ledger on a monthly basis
• Update Plant Production Summary on a daily basis
• Process and analyze manufacturing work orders and resultant variances
• Assist in analyzing and preparing inventory obsolescence reserves
• Analyze all inventory adjustments to ensure proper classification
• Assist in preparing, analyzing, and coordinating the annual budget and weekly updates of the quarterly Plant Variance Forecast
• Prepare and submit monthly close journal entries and assist with other month-end closing requirements
• Assist with annual physical inventory and with review of all cycle counts to ensure proper internal controls are being followed
• Other duties as assigned