Cost Accountant

Greensboro, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Cost Accountant will perform advanced cost accounting analyses to compare estimated costs to actual costs and prepare a variety of related budget reports. This position is onsite Monday-Friday.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Gathers and compiles cost information and maintains a database concerning expenses.
Develops and implements a production reporting system daily weekly & monthly
Works with the production team to review and improve production reporting
Develops systems and procedures for accumulation systems and/or cost accounting functions.
Determines fixed costs such as salaries rent and insurance.
Predicts plans and records variable costs such as purchases of raw material labor and operation costs.
Reviews and analyzes actual costs to identify inaccuracies.
Prepares necessary departmental and company-wide budgeting reports.
Reviews analyzes and reports actual profit margins.
Works with Sales teams to develop customer quotes that tie back to costing information in the companys ERP system.
Develops and explains customer and item margin reporting to senior management.
Performs month-end and year-end closings with assistance.
Determines and recommends cost-effective solutions.
Provides product sample costs for Marketing and General Accounting.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the CFO.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as accounting software.
Thorough understanding of accounting procedures.
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Excellent analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
Ability to manage confidential information.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
At least five years of experience in cost accounting is required.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Time on the floor to work with the production team on recording and gathering costing
information
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

401K Bonus Full Benefits

Job Summary: The Cost Accountant will perform advanced cost accounting analyses to compare estimated costs to actual costs and prepare a variety of related budget reports. This position is onsite Monday-Friday. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties/Responsibilities:Gathers and compiles cost info...