Cost Accountant

Aston Carter•Ocala, FL

2d•$39 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Support the development of material, freight, labor, and overhead standards; perform monthly variance analysis. Compile performance data and project sales and costs to create business forecasts for planning purposes. Maintain accurate product pricing and cost data in the system; audit Bills of Material (BOM) for accuracy. Conduct monthly freight reconciliations, comparing projected costs to actual payments to ensure proper accruals. Ensure compliance with all applicable government tax regulations. Prepare standard journal entries for month-end close and verify COGS accuracy; complete variance analysis for review with department managers and the Controller. Generate all required month-end reports and maintain permanent accounting records. Provide pricing support to the sales team, including assistance with negotiations and price adjustments. Participate in and monitor progress on LeanDNA projects. Assist with physical inventory counts, perform cost roll updates in the product cost system, and complete corporate inventory reports at year-end. Support the cycle count program by ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data. Contribute to annual budgeting and assist with preparation and review of monthly and quarterly forecasts. Aid in the collection of past-due receivables and resolve outstanding issues. Ensure timely payment of Accounts Payable invoices in accordance with payment terms, including three-way matching. Reconcile intercompany accounts accurately and on time.

Requirements

Cost accounting
Cost analysis
Variance analysis
cost accounting

Responsibilities

Support the development of material, freight, labor, and overhead standards
Perform monthly variance analysis
Compile performance data and project sales and costs to create business forecasts for planning purposes
Maintain accurate product pricing and cost data in the system
Audit Bills of Material (BOM) for accuracy
Conduct monthly freight reconciliations, comparing projected costs to actual payments to ensure proper accruals
Ensure compliance with all applicable government tax regulations
Prepare standard journal entries for month-end close and verify COGS accuracy
Complete variance analysis for review with department managers and the Controller
Generate all required month-end reports and maintain permanent accounting records
Provide pricing support to the sales team, including assistance with negotiations and price adjustments
Participate in and monitor progress on LeanDNA projects
Assist with physical inventory counts
Perform cost roll updates in the product cost system
Complete corporate inventory reports at year-end
Support the cycle count program by ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data
Contribute to annual budgeting and assist with preparation and review of monthly and quarterly forecasts
Aid in the collection of past-due receivables and resolve outstanding issues
Ensure timely payment of Accounts Payable invoices in accordance with payment terms, including three-way matching
Reconcile intercompany accounts accurately and on time