Senior Analyst Cost at Creative Financial Staffing

Our company is searching for a highly analytical and detail-orientated cost analyst to join our Client's finance department. You will be responsible for preparing statements and reports, overseeing audit files, attending meetings to provide financial feedback, and training employees in cost management methods.

As a cost analyst, you will possess an in-depth knowledge of accounting and cost-management systems, as well as basic computer software. The successful candidate will also be an excellent communicator, with superb presentation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• The Senior Cost Accountant applies principles of cost accounting to conduct studies which provide detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems.
• Research production cost data to prepare analysis of the business and to assist in forecasting.
• Plans, studies and collects data to determine costs of business activity (i.e. raw material purchases, inventory, and labor).
• Analyzes data obtained and records results
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs
• Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic report comparing standard costs to actual production costs
• Records cost information for use in controlling expenditures
• Analyzes audits of costs and prepares reports
• Compiles cost information to be used in operating budget preparation
• Makes estimates of new and proposed product or service costs
• Recommends cost efficiencies in new product layouts
• Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services
• Develops and installs cost accounting system
• Appraises and evaluates real property or equipment for sale, acquisition, or tax purposes
• In addition to the above, Accountants and Analysts are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions