Financial Cost Analyst

Sortera Technologies, Inc. • Austin, TX

7h

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the financial cost systems, process setup, and improvements and adherence to policies.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Finance or Accounting required
• Manufacturing experience required
• Proficient in ERP & inventory software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound knowledge of US GAAP and cost accounting principles
• Strong mathematical, accounting, finance, and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• NetSuite experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform all cost accounting activities including standard cost, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, product profitability and cost ratio analysis, variance analysis, and calculating production costs.
• Prepare cost allocation assumptions and rates.
• Assure relevant costs including freight and storage costs are properly factored in sales pricing & margins.
• Ensure proper valuation of inventory and Cost of Goods Sold through proper allocation of labor and overhead to ensure integrity of the systems Inventory costs.
• Support management in the reporting of Cost of Goods Sold and gross margins by product, customer and location for the business units.
• Analyze inventory movement, including job costs review, PPV and annual physical Inventory, to ensure accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain inventory cost models and ensure consistency across all inventory-related activities.
• Work to ensure smooth, accurate flow of inventory and related transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate, reconcile and investigate physical inventory counts and variances with financial records.
• Perform daily general accounting activities such as GL analysis, ad hoc reporting, journal entries, fixed assets, etc.
• Review financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be communicated to management’s attention.
• Assist with monthly GL account reconciliations.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with the development and reporting of KPIs.
• Assist to implement Continuous Improvement ideas related to inventory management and to Accounting & Finance department.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Assist with developing and implementing corporate policies, processes and procedures
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by management.
• Assist in other areas and perform other duties, as needed.

What This Job Offers

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