Accountant Analyst

Accountant Analyst

Shift: 1st

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Compiles analyzes and reports cost accounting information to support management decision-making including product costs manufacturing variances inventory valuation and cost of goods sold.
• Analyzes material labor overhead scrap rework and other manufacturing cost drivers to identify trends discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
• Supports month-end close activities including journal entries account reconciliations inventory analysis and variance reporting.
• Maintains and reviews standard costs bills of material routings and overhead rates in coordination with operations supply chain and finance.
• Prepares financial and operational reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing cost inventory and manufacturing performance data.
• Partners with operations and management to explain cost variances evaluate business performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensures compliance with accounting policies internal controls and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Supports budgeting forecasting and planning activities related to manufacturing costs inventory and cost of goods sold.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education and Experience Bachelors degree (BS). Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and applicable accounting regulations including Cost Accounting Standards and/or Federal Acquisition Regulations as applicable.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles standard costing inventory valuation cost of goods sold and manufacturing variance analysis. Ability to analyze material labor overhead scrap rework and other cost drivers to identify trends discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
• Proficient with ERP/accounting systems spreadsheet applications and reporting tools.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret complex financial and operational reports and to prepare detailed reports graphs presentations and business correspondence.
• Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to define issues collect and analyze data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management operations supply chain finance customers and other business partners.
• Ability to respond to questions and present financial information clearly to team members leaders and senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to support continuous improvement initiatives participate in goal-setting and performance feedback and contribute effectively in a team environment.