Cost Analyst
Ayer MA
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
The main responsibilities encompass managing the cost accounting system analyzing and reporting on financial data overseeing inventory supporting audits and improving accounting procedures.
MUST HAVES:
- At least 3 years experience in general accounting and/or cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
- Exposure to costing in MRP systems
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and manage the organizations cost accounting system including all related documents and records.
- Analyze trends in costs and variances investigate significant discrepancies and suggest suitable actions.
- Conduct analyses of manufacturing costs and regularly produce reports that compare standard costs with actual production costs.
- Engage actively in meetings related to new product development.
- Estimate costs for new and proposed products.
- Prepare monthly inventory reports and evaluate inventory reserve needs in collaboration with the Supply Chain team.
- Oversee quarterly or biannual inventory audits prepare related reports and reconcile inventory results for management review.
- Support the annual review and update of standard costs including labor and overhead rates.
- Execute monthend closing procedures as required.
- Ensure the accuracy reasonableness and proper documentation of inventory account balances through general ledger account analysis and reconciliation.
- Align engineering budgeted production standards with QuickBooks data.
- Facilitate the work of external and internal auditors during semiannual and annual audits and according to the internal audit schedule.
- Work with other accounting staff to evaluate and enhance accounting systems and procedures and provide training on new or revised processes.
- Offer assistance to the accounts
BENEFITS:
- Medical Dental Vision Insurance
- Group Life and Disability insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Paid Holidays
- Biweekly profitsharing contribution
- PTO (Vacation and Sick Time)
- Bonuses
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: (Hiring Companies ATS Questions):
1. Do you have at least 3 years experience in general accounting and/or cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
2. Do you have exposure to costing in MRP systems
3. Do you have a Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or other related discipline NICE TO HAVE:
4. Do you have SAP or other similar software experience NICE TO HAVE:
5. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
Remote Work :
No