Cost Accountant

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GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES

Job Description

Cost Accountant

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Job Summary:

            Under general supervision, in accordance with established policies, perform general cost accounting duties; establish and maintain cost standards; compile and check variances; verify cost items; maintain inventories; inform management regarding variances; and perform other related duties as assigned. Expected Hiring Range: $80,000 - $95,000 DOE

Reports to:

            Cost Accounting Manager

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, study, and collect data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor;
• Analyze data collected and recording results;
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost;
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs;
• Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures;
• Analyze audits of costs and preparing reports;
• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs;
• Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services;
• Maintain Cost Accounting System;
• Assist in month-end close of the general ledger;
• Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program
• Reconcile finished goods inventories;
• In accordance with prescribed procedures, perform general cost accounting functions;
• Check manufacturing controls and verify compliance with established systems and proce­dures;
• Work on special projects as required;
• Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others;
• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management;
• Prepare government contract proposals, variance analysis, special projects, and month-end close;
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and 
• Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

            Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

• Minimum of three solid years of cost accounting in a non-repetitive manufacturing environment;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar field, or equivalent experience
• Computer Literate – Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products.

• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards; and

• Additional courses in specialized accounting fields and information systems beneficial.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have a strong cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills;
• Sound understanding of accounting principles;
• Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
• Knowledge of inventory costing and tracking systems;
• Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis;
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data;
• Good written, verbal communication, and collaborative skills;
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others;
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Ability to establish and update cost accounting standards; and
• Must have detailed knowledge of BOM’s, routers, work orders and standard cost systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as applicable;
• Most work tasks are performed indoors where temperature is moderate and controlled by office environment systems;
• Ability to work (sit and/or stand) at a desk for the majority of the workday; walking and/or standing may be required for the remainder of the work day.  Length of time performing these physical requirements may vary from day to day and task to task;
• Requires grasping, writing, sitting, standing, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity; and

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 15 pounds; and
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined;
  • Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

Special Requirements:  None.