COST ACCOUNTANT

Glock•Smyrna, GA

2d•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.

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.
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.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Two or more years of accounting related experience and training.
Microsoft Excel is required.

Nice To Haves

Cost Accounting experience.
Functional abilities within Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and 365 F&O.
Functional abilities within QuickBooks Desktop.
Microsoft Dynamics experience preferred.
CPA is preferred, but not required.
Understanding/Speaking German is a plus.

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.