Cost Accountant

Keystone Distinction Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with low deductibles

401(k) matching up to 12%

Dental and vision plans

Telemedicine services

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Charleston, West Virginia is looking for a Cost Accountant to provide key insights into financial performance. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Accounting and at least three years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing and be proficient in accounting methods.

You will be responsible for monthly variance analysis, inventory management, and ensuring the accuracy of cost systems. Excellent benefits are included, such as health insurance and a 401(k) with matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years cost accounting experience in a manufacturing industry.
• High level of stress tolerance in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly analysis of variances and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate cycle count variances and resolve issues.
• Oversee and manage daily inventory control operations.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Problem-solving techniques

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

BS Degree in Accounting or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

COGNOS Business Intelligence

Crystal Reports

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cost Accountant

Salary: $75,000–$90,000 + 12% 401K + Quarterly Bonus

This global family-owned company is currently seeking a Cost Accountant.

Education / Experience

• BS Degree in Accounting or Related Field
• Minimum Three (3) Years Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of standard, weighted average, and actual cost accounting methods and techniques
• Experience with a fully integrated ERP (Microsoft Dynamics a plus)
• COGNOS Business Intelligence, Crystal Reports, Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Preferable

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard, weighted average, and actual cost accounting methods and techniques
• Proficient numerical and analytical aptitude and problem solving techniques with ability to critically think and provide actionable timely solutions
• Confident presentation skills with ability to articulate both verbally and in writing
• Team working mindset with ability to collaborate with a multi-department team
• High level of stress tolerance in a fast-paced environment with ability to organize and prioritize workload
• Dependability to be consistently at work and on time with work schedule flexibility that will include intermittent travel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
• Possess near vision, fine manipulation, multiple limb coordination, verbal interaction, and ability to sit for extended periods while performing essential job duties

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly analysis of variances and implement corrective actions
• Investigate cycle count variances and resolve issues
• Validate cost of goods sold as part of the month end close
• Perform reconciliation of the inventory sub ledger to the general ledger
• Oversee and manage daily inventory control operations, including monitoring stock levels, transactions, and material movements
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
• Direct and participate in cost analyses, rate studies and analyzing standard manufacturing costs
• Direct and participate in all aspects of inventory management, including physical inventory and inventory reconciliations
• Direct and participates in identifying weaknesses in existing internal controls and costing system processes that have a direct or indirect effect on inventory and costs and result in improved transactional integrity
• Propose changes in these processes that will result in improved efficiency and financial reporting, transactional and data accuracy
• Work with operations management to identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs
• Work with plant operations to ensure the accuracy of standard cost systems
• Identify key cost drivers that are relevant and will drive profitability; develop reports that are user friendly and communicate their relevance
• Maintain and monitor the roof bit return program
• Review production job data, investigate any discrepancies, and close out production jobs

Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; free concierge primary care; voluntary 401k plan currently matching up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life, long and short term disability coverage.