COST ACCOUNTANT

Glock • Smyrna, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Accountant will own the period-end closing process, inventory valuation, royalty calculations, and execute various analytics and reconciliations. The Cost Accountant will need to be familiar with GAAP and balance sheet management. This position is not a remote position and is located in a typical office setting within a manufacturing environment. The company utilizes Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, and QuickBooks Desktop, with a heavy reliance on Microsoft Excel.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of accounting and GAAP compliance.
• Exposure to accounting in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to break down complex manufacturing and assembly routes to ensure cost accuracy.
• Ability to successfully analyze large volumes of data.
• Self-starter.
• Ability to execute routine monthly tasks.
• Proven understanding of advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Ability to properly prioritize requests for regular reports and understand what information is being requested.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

• Cost Accounting experience.
• Understanding/Speaking German.

Responsibilities

• Prepare inventory valuation reports for Accounting Manager review.
• Review product BOMs to ensure COGS accuracy.
• Track WIP to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Research cost accounts and production routes to verify COGS and investigate variance accounts.
• Record and process estimated tax payments.
• Settle tax matters with various states.
• Complete month-end procedures and journal entries.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements for the operating, sales tax, and payroll accounts.
• Prepare reports for outsourcing sales tax returns.
• Manage monthly purchasing cards.
• Maintain relationships with other departments to be aware of financial impacts.
• Assist with forecasting and budget variance analysis.
• Respond to information requests from various departments.
• Prepare Excel schedules to post within the General Ledger.
• Audit expense reports.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.
• Affirmative action program to promote opportunities for individuals in certain protected classes.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees to participate in the job application or interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level