Cost Analyst

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