Cost Accountant

The GEO Group • Boulder, CO

7d • $90,000 - $98,000

About The Position

BI Incorporated is seeking a Cost Accountant to perform general ledger accounting and cost accounting activities. The role supports journal entries, month-end close, financial reporting, account analysis and reconciliations, as well as accurate and timely cost processing. The Cost Accountant also supports budgeting and audit activities and analyzes manufacturing costs, inventory, sales transactions and reserves.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Three to five years of general accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.
• Solid understanding of standard cost structures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of integrated accounting systems.
• Ability to work with computers and the software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and financial information, distributing financial information, and analyzing and reconciling accounts.
• Assist management with the annual budget process and analyze monthly budget variances.
• Assist with the fiscal year-end audit.
• Process cost transactions and analyze and adjust direct sales cost of goods sold; report activity to management.
• Analyze individual sales deals and excess, slow-moving, warranty and obsolescence reserves.
• Analyze monthly manufacturing period cost entries, record quarterly manufacturing variances and prepare an analysis report.
• Review and analyze inventory balances, ensure adequate controls, and audit the inventory cycle count process.
• Post direct labor hours by work order into Syteline.
• Establish and review standard costs.
• Record entries related to sales-type leases.
• Perform internal audits to verify the accuracy of customer billings, including comparing sales matrices, customer contracts, contract releases and customer invoices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

What This Job Offers

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