COST ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Goodwill Southeast Georgia•Savannah, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs cost accounting review and analysis related to materials, labor, and overhead. Accounting duties requiring sound knowledge of cost accounting principles and practice including analytical functions in accordance with agency requirements. Responsible for working with management to determine materials and labor usage and determining standard cost for each product manufacture for G-Force Manufacturing unit.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
Excellent knowledge in accounting and financial matters.
Proficiency in Cost accounting theory and practice with experience of at least five years.
Standard cost experience.
Solid understanding of accounting statements: balance sheet and income statement.
Excellent analytical skills.
A positive attitude, team player and process improvement-oriented mindset.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Maintain proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Maintain proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured under the company’s vehicles insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

a minimum of 5 years work experience in public/private Accounting is preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the monthly financial reporting activities and closing process on a timely and accurate basis for areas of responsibility, providing complete and accurate analysis of the results.
Assists G-Force personnel with Cost Accounting Procedures as needed in conjunction with the Director of Accounting and CFO.
Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor.
Analyzing data collected and recording results
Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost
Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Assist G-Force personnel with updating standard costs, BOMs and routings
Determine scrap generated from manufacturing
Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports
Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
Maintaining Cost Accounting System
Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger
Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program
Investigate cycle count variances and resolve issues
Reconciles finished goods inventories
Managing Gulfstream Accounts Receivable w/ G-force Billing personnel proposing any adjustments for credits or billing to Controller for approval.
Reconciles related balance sheet accounts monthly.
Assists with preparation of work papers for annual external financial audits.
Responsible for accurate, efficient and timely completion of assignments and preserving the privacy of confidential matters.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks with store cash control personnel.
Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related assignments as needed in a timely and efficient manner.
Assist with other assignments and duties as requested not specifically enumerated in this job description as needed by the Accounting Dept.