Cost Accountant

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

BI Incorporated in Boulder, CO seeks a Cost Accountant to ensure accurate processing and analysis of manufacturing costs while supporting general ledger activities.

You will handle cost transactions, variances, and journal entries, and contribute to month-end close and financial reporting, partnering with accounting and operations teams to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
• At least three years of accounting experience.
• At least one year of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and is able to work with little supervision.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
• Solid understanding of standard cost structures.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of integrated accounting systems.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

• The Cost Accountant processes cost transactions, analyzes and adjusts direct sales cost of goods sold, reports on activity to management.
• Analyzes excess/slow moving, obsolescence, and warranty reserves; makes journal entries based on analysis.
• Records monthly period cost entries and manufacturing variances; prepares analysis reports as needed.
• The Cost Accountant reviews, analyzes, and ensures adequate controls of inventory balances; audits the cycle count process for inventory.
• Posts direct labor hours.
• Establishes and reviews standard costs.
• Performs manufacturing and month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, preparation and distribution of financial information, account analysis and reconciliation.
• Analyze monthly budget vs actual manufacturing variances.
• Assists with the annual fiscal year-end audit and any internal audits as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

GAAP knowledge

Standard cost structures

Integrated accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field

Job description

Benefits Information

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• 15 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

BI is one of the leading technology companies in Boulder, Colorado and the largest provider of innovative electronic monitoring solutions in the United States. We excel at proving technological solutions to over 1,000 agencies nationwide and allowing those agencies to fulfill their missions without worrying about the technical complexities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience required.
• At least three years of accounting experience.
• At least one year of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and is able to work with little supervision.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.
• Solid understanding of standard cost structures.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of integrated accounting systems.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

BI Incorporated

Responsibilities

Summary

The Cost Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely processing and analysis of manufacturing cost. Also responsible for general ledger accounting, including journal entries, month-end close process, financial reporting, account analysis and reconciliation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Cost Accountant processes cost transactions, analyzes and adjusts direct sales cost of goods sold, reports on activity to management.
• Analyzes excess/slow moving, obsolescence, and warranty reserves; makes journal entries based on analysis.
• Records monthly period cost entries and manufacturing variances; prepares analysis reports as needed.
• The Cost Accountant reviews, analyzes, and ensures adequate controls of inventory balances; audits the cycle count process for inventory.
• Posts direct labor hours.
• Establishes and reviews standard costs.
• Performs manufacturing and month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, preparation and distribution of financial information, account analysis and reconciliation.
• Analyze monthly budget vs actual manufacturing variances.
• Assists with the annual fiscal year-end audit and any internal audits as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.