Cost Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cost Accountant is responsible for ensuring proper standard cost accounting is followed for CFW Group inventory and to provide support to the GM and all operational/supply chain teams. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for all areas related to cost-related items. This position reports to the Controller.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead in daily weekly monthly and quarterly reporting for all sites related to income statements and balance sheet
  Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting from the operations. Prepare Ad hoc reports as needed by operations and management
  Serve as a financial business partner to the GM operations and supply chain teams
  Responsible for all aspects of standard cost accounting for CFW products
  Support general accounting group within different areas of fixed assets payables and receivables for related cost issues
  Prepare monthly closing journal entries and adjustments to financial records; organize analyze and complete month end financial statements.
  Assist in annual physical inventories
  Monitor fixed asset capital projects from start to completion
  Responsible for monthly account reconciliations
  Provide support to accounting staff and assist in resolving issues that arise in these areas with minimal supervision
  Willingness to perform special projects to improve process efficiency and performance projects as assigned
  Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction
  All functions duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest ethical and professional manner and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
  Responsible for Excess & Obsolete reserve calculations on a quarterly basis
  Reconcile and analyze monthly Standard Margin and Sales Analysis.
  Create and maintain budget and forecasting activities for inventory balances and COGS.
  Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient processes procedures and useof resources while maintaining a high level of timeliness and accuracy.
  Support SOX program compliance

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Monthly Close
Production Reporting (Variable Cost Productivity Staffing)
Standard Cost Accounting
Forecast and Budget processes
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field

EXPERIENCE:
3 to 5 years of experience in accounting preferably within the manufacturing industry
Passion for the job and a can-do attitude; willing to work the hours necessary to enable the business to continually exceed expectations.
Relentless and tenacious pursuit of continuous improvement in all facets of the business
Highly organized and able to juggle several time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
Understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting concepts and principles