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Job Title: Cost Accountant

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

  • Reporting to the CFO this position will support the Operations Manager and be responsible for the cost accounting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Manufacturing background.
  • Strong organizational and management skills.
  • Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards.
  • Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
  • Ability to meet and establish deadlines.
  • Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Intermediate to advanced applications software expertise (Excel and accounting software).
  • Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience highly desirable.
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Accounting or equivalent education or experience is required.
  • Enrollment or designated in a professional accounting program (CMA or CGA) is desired.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, overheads and labor.
  • Analyzing data collected and recording results.
  • Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost.
  • Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
  • Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures.
  • Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports.
  • Making estimates of new and proposed product costs.
  • Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
  • Maintaining Cost Accounting System.
  • Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger.
  • Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program.
  • Reconciles work in process and finished goods inventories.

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