Cost Accountant

Cavco Homes; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavco Homes is seeking a Cost Accountant Manager to support plant operations with transactional accounting and cost analysis. This role operates independently to execute process steps, analyze data and deliver recommendations to improve costs and profitability.

The position requires an ability to work under deadlines and coordinate with management. Strong Excel proficiency and cost accounting expertise are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 4 years directly related experience.
• Medium level of Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Organizational skills and ability to work with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Provides detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems.
• Gathers data to determine costs of raw materials, inventory and labor.
• Analyzes data and documents results.
• Assesses changes in product design or processes to determine cost impact.
• Produces reports comparing standard vs actual production costs.

Skills

Cost accounting

Excel

Deadline pressure

Team player

Education

Accounting degree preferred

Job description

The members of the accounting job family ensure that Cavco’s financial books and records are appropriately maintained in a timely and accurate manner. They maintain the chart of accounts, general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers. They process accounts receivables and accounts payable as well as maintain lists of authorized vendors. The accounting group works directly with the external auditors and financial reporting to ensure GAAP and SEC compliance.

The Cost Accountant Manager is a non-degreed accountant (although accounting degree preferred) supporting the operations with transactional accounting processing and coordination of initiatives supporting plant operations. This role works independently executing process steps, conducting analysis, problem solving and delivering recommendations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems, applying principles of cost accounting.
• Plans study and gathers data to determine costs of business activity, such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.
• Analyzes data obtained and documents results.
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.
• Analyzes actual manufacturing costs, and prepares periodic report comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
• Other support duties for General Manager as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 years directly related experience
• Medium level of Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Organizational skills
• Ability to deal with all levels of management
• Team player

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