Cost Accountant

Verdesian Brand•Cary, NC

35d

About The Position

The Cost Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting functions of the operations organization. This role involves developing and analyzing cost standards for manufactured goods and inputs, completing the month-end close process, and preparing general ledger account analysis. The position also requires preparing and maintaining various account roll forwards and assisting with operations-related analysis, including production KPIs, COGS analysis, margin analysis, ROI calculations, and capacity utilization. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for posting accounting journal entries, creating, analyzing, and posting month-end accruals, and identifying and implementing process improvements to accelerate the close timeline while maintaining accuracy. Additionally, the role involves performing account reconciliations and analysis, maintaining the general ledger and chart of accounts, assisting with audit reports, serving as a liaison between Operations and accounting for fixed asset transactions, and assisting with plant capex reporting. The Cost Accountant will also complete special projects and assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.

Requirements

High level of proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written, organizational skills
Strong attention to details
Ability to manage multiple activities and prioritize independently
Self-motivated with a focus on process improvements
A keen customer service mentality
Must be an outstanding communicator, and have established skills in accuracy, organization, and working in a high-volume environment
Minimum work experience: of 3+ years in accounting or related field
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Experience with customer service and client communication

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support of the day-to-day accounting functions of the operations organization
Developing and analyzing cost standards for manufactured goods and inputs
Completing month-end close process and preparation of general ledger account analysis
Prepare and maintain various account roll forwards
Assist in various operations related analysis including but not limited to production KPI’s, COGS analysis, margin analysis, ROI calculations, capacity utilization, etc.
Posting all relevant accounting journal entries
Creation, analysis and posting of various month end accruals
Identify and implement process improvement in the month end close process, including methods to accelerate overall close timeline while maintaining accuracy
Perform and assist with identified account reconciliations and analysis
Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts
Assist with preparation of audit reports and inquiries
Serve as liaison between Operations and accounting for existing fixed asset transactions
Assist with preparation of company plant capex reporting requirements
Complete special projects assigned to support finance and operations organizations
Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes