Cost Accountant

Dogwood Industries LLC • Everett, WA

3h • $85,000 - $99,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Dogwood Industries is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our team. This individual will specialize in managing and analyzing the costs associated with a company's business activities. Their primary role is to understand the financial impact of business decisions, manage company costs, and improve profitability. Attention to detail and ownership of the process is a priority.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret standard business communication.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and vendors and employees
• Ability to effectively present information to other employees including management
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions) to practical business situations; define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form to execute established processes
• Ability to process paper records and large volumes of electronic records and operate standard office equipment (printer, copier, scanner)

Responsibilities

• Completes complex month end reconciliations, cost summaries, and journal entries as assigned
• Proficient in project-level budgeting and forecasting (tracking and gathering forecast inputs, trend analysis, modeling financial drivers, sensitivity analysis, risk assessment, cost accounting, etc.)
• Prepare detailed reports including historical results, variance analyses, forecasts, and financial trends to support management decision-making (operating results, budgeting, etc.), external reporting requirements (government surveys, tax filings, audits, etc.), and calculations to support revenue recognition
• Apply sound research and professional judgment to all tasks
• Provide routine guidance and respond to inquiries from departments outside of Finance/Accounting
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and assist with tracking and monitoring internal control compliance
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support implementation of process enhancements to improve cost, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

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