Cost Analyst

Durcon•Taylor, TX

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates in and helps develop assignments requiring professional judgement and problem solving skills Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reporting which provides timely information to support business operations Coordinate monthly physical inventories, prepare monthly inventory valuations, and direct quarterly/yearly inventory verifications Prepare monthly job costing, inventory and labor journal entries Complete cost, labor and inventory components of the company’s financial statements, monthly account reviews and reconciliations Prepare various monthly operating reports for management Support completion of the company’s budgets and forecasts Research and analysis of general ledger account variances Coordinate with auditors in preparation of the yearend financial statements Compiles information for submission to appropriate government authorities, including sales and excise tax returns Prepare analysis as determined necessary to support operations management Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Proven knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Expert proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word. High attention to detail and ability to accurately and efficiently analyze financial data and develop appropriate course of action Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a team environment Ability to maintain confidentiality Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization, including parent company Strong problem solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis, professional expertise, and experience

Requirements

Proven knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Expert proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
High attention to detail and ability to accurately and efficiently analyze financial data and develop appropriate course of action
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a team environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization, including parent company
Strong problem solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis, professional expertise, and experience
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance required
Five plus years in related experience - Costing accounting and/or Financial Analysis

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree preferred
Experience with Hyperion HFM and/or Hyperion Planning preferred
Certified Public Accountant Preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in and helps develop assignments requiring professional judgement and problem solving skills
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reporting which provides timely information to support business operations
Coordinate monthly physical inventories, prepare monthly inventory valuations, and direct quarterly/yearly inventory verifications
Prepare monthly job costing, inventory and labor journal entries
Complete cost, labor and inventory components of the company’s financial statements, monthly account reviews and reconciliations
Prepare various monthly operating reports for management
Support completion of the company’s budgets and forecasts
Research and analysis of general ledger account variances
Coordinate with auditors in preparation of the yearend financial statements
Compiles information for submission to appropriate government authorities, including sales and excise tax returns
Prepare analysis as determined necessary to support operations management
Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner