Cost Accountant I
About The Position
The Cost Accountant I is responsible for initiating and monitoring physical inventory and cycle counts to ensure accuracy, investigating variances, and resolving related issues. This role involves analyzing and reporting production variances, assisting the team in identifying causes and solutions, and managing material masters. Key duties also include supporting month-end close processes, preparing key metrics, transacting and reconciling plant-to-plant transfers, and assisting external auditors with audits. Additionally, the Cost Accountant I helps with government surveys and censuses and undertakes other assigned duties and special projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
- Zero (0) – five (5) years experience preferably with some manufacturing.
- Excellent analytical/communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/etc.).
- Ability to collaborate with a multi-department team.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- SAP experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Initiates and monitors physical inventory and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy; investigates variances and resolves issues including reporting as required.
- Analyzes and reports production variances; assists team in determining cause and identifying solutions.
- Sets up and/or changes material masters.
- Assists with month end close.
- Assists in preparation of key metrics.
- Transacts and reconciles plant to plant transfers (scrap and some semi inventory).
- Assists external auditors in completing audits.
- Assists with completing government surveys and censuses.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
