Cost Accountant

AVI-SPL•Southern Comfort Homes, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary  Responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze cost information, records and reports to ensure the accuracy of information, integrity of accounting policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities  Execute monthly accounting close activities and deliverables (i.e. journal entries, account reconciliations and reporting) Perform monthly analysis of income statement accounts with variance analysis  Report on actual cost versus standard cost analysis  Identifies, researches, and resolves items/issues impacting the financial statements Prepare and review financial schedules  Perform Ad hoc financial projects and reporting  Provide accounting support to various departments and offices Conducts monthly variance analysis for assigned accounts Assist in the completion of the monthly consolidation process Assist with external audit preparations and audit process  Maintain proper documentation of monthly data and analysis Assist in special projects, process improvement and technical accounting research Coordinate deliverables and communicate cost accounting issues to management Contribute to improving process workflows and maintaining system administrationOther duties assigned as needed

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field required
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a corporate accounting organization
Experience operating in a multi-state and/or complex matrix business environment
Intermediate/Advanced experience with General Ledger Programs (Sage), and Financial Reporting applications (TM1)
Ability to analyze and create data models that can be articulated to senior management
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to act as a change agent, leading the improvement of control and efficiency enhancements
Excellent strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills
Demonstrate time management skills with attention to detail
Detail oriented and capable of analyzing complex financial/operational data
Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in PC/Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint)
Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of the organization
Self-starter capable of working independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities

Responsibilities

Execute monthly accounting close activities and deliverables (i.e. journal entries, account reconciliations and reporting)
Perform monthly analysis of income statement accounts with variance analysis
Report on actual cost versus standard cost analysis
Identifies, researches, and resolves items/issues impacting the financial statements
Prepare and review financial schedules
Perform Ad hoc financial projects and reporting
Provide accounting support to various departments and offices
Conducts monthly variance analysis for assigned accounts
Assist in the completion of the monthly consolidation process
Assist with external audit preparations and audit process
Maintain proper documentation of monthly data and analysis
Assist in special projects, process improvement and technical accounting research
Coordinate deliverables and communicate cost accounting issues to management
Contribute to improving process workflows and maintaining system administration
Other duties assigned as needed