Cost Accountant - iMPact Business Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is looking for a Cost Accounting Top Talent professional with 3 or more years' experience to join their Corporate team.    Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Cost Accountant plays a critical role responsible for the ongoing analysis of product cost, development of new product cost, margin and Inventory analysis. You will collaborate with cross -functional teams optimizing the financial aspects of our manufacturing operations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creation and maintenance of product standard costing across the plants.
• Analyze and report gross margin across products groups.
• Analyze and report manufacturing costs actual to standards in plants.
• Partner with new product teams to cost and analyze new business opportunities.
• Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Participation in month and year end closings.
• Back up other key members of the accounting and finance team in AP, AR and General Ledger.
• Create and reconcile monthly Inventory Perpetual ledger to General Ledger reporting.
• Work proactively with Operations staff at multiple sites to drive Inventory optimization.
• Co-Lead bi-annual physical inventory.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills demonstrated the ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond to changing business demands.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and general accounting procedures.
• General ledger accounting experience including month and year-end closing.
• Manufacturing or construction accounting experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills demonstrated the ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond to changing business demands.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and general accounting procedures.
• General ledger accounting experience including month and year-end closing.
• Manufacturing or construction accounting experience.