Cost Accountant
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Job Location:
Waukesha, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Overview
Position Summary:
Under supervision responsible for product cost oversight operations income statement detail and inventory analysis. Prepares all related reporting information. Performs financial analysis and participates in special projects as required.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Essential Functions:
- Analyzes and prepares reporting package for Manufacturing department
- Analyzes product costing results and variances to standard cost.
- Participates in the preparation of the annual budgets for Manufacturing department
- Interprets financial operating results and makes recommendations for cost reduction and profit improvement
- Provides reliable data and looks for ways to continually enhance the quality of the information provided and the responsiveness of the team to the changing needs of the business
Secondary Functions:
- Specialist Projects as assigned
- Other duties as assigned.
Budget Managed (if applicable):
- N/A
Internal Networking/Key Relationships:
To be determined based on department needs to include interactions such as:
- Report to Senior finance staff
- Interact with Production line staff & Managers
Skills & Capabilities:
The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required.
Experience:
- Minimum of three years experience in a cost accounting FP&A or related function required.
- Experience with product cost/cost accounting activities.
- Experience with redSAP prefer
Additional Skills/Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of the concepts principles and practices of accounting and financial reporting
- Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Excel
- Language: Proficiency in English Language required.
International Mobility:
- Required: Yes/No
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 5% of time
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