Cost Accountant

Jobot; Knowles (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Permanent Cost Accountant in the Manufacturing sector to drive cost control and profitability. You will provide financial insight to senior management, support month-end close, and analyze margins by product and customer type.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 5+ years of related experience, with strong Excel skills. Join a dynamic team focused on growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and Cost Accounting Standards.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and multi-tasking.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, inventory control, cost management and manufacturing cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and report gross margin by product and customer type weekly, monthly, quarterly.
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries, analyze inventory evaluation and roll forward.
• Coordinate with IT for systems issues affecting production, purchasing, A/P, A/R and logistics.
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle counts/physical inventories.
• Maintain internal control documentation and test controls.
• Prepare detailed account analyses and reconcile sales, cost, and inventory by division.
• Review inventory and margin reports; conduct profitability analyses.
• Support audit schedules, tax schedules and internal reporting needs.
• Ensure timely submission and accuracy of inventory and margin schedules to management.
• Contribute to special projects as required.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

General Ledger

Account Reconciliation

Financial Accounting

Variance Analysis

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Inventory Control

Cost Management

Cost Analysis

Manufacturing Cost Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

Job Details

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Permanent Cost Accountant to join our team in the Manufacturing industry. This role is integral to our financial planning and decision-making processes. You will be responsible for providing critical financial insight, guidance, and strategic support to senior management. Your role will be pivotal in driving business growth, controlling costs, and improving profitability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by product, by customer type.
• Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward.
• Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, import/export IT, receiving, shipping, and other.
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories.
• Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls.
• Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, liability accounts by customer type by division.
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability.
• Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others.
• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management.
• Work in special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 5 or more years of related experience.
• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Experience with the following skillset: Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Variance Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Statements, Inventory Control, Inventory Analysis, Cost Management, Cost Analysis, Manufacturing Cost Analysis.

If you are a proactive, professionally presented person & want to be part of a growing organization, this could be your next long term role. Join us and start shaping your future with us today.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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