Cost Accountant

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Cost Accountant in Knowles, WI to support cost management, margin reporting and inventory valuation in a manufacturing environment. This on-site role focuses on analysis, month-end close support, and maintaining internal controls.

You will work with finance, operations and IT to drive profitability and cost efficiency, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial statements. This is a permanent, full-time position with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of GAAP & Cost Accounting Standards.
• Experience with cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by product, by customer type.
• Assist in month-end closing and journal entries; analyze inventory valuation and roll forward.
• Coordinate with IT for system issues affecting production, purchasing, and finance modules.
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Maintain internal control documentation and test controls.
• Reconcile sales, cost and inventory, and liability accounts by customer type and division.
• Review inventory and margin reports; conduct profitability analyses.
• Support audit schedules, tax schedules, and internal reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of inventory and gross margin schedules to management.
• Participate in special cost accounting projects as required.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Excel proficiency

Inventory analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cost Accountant

$80000 - $95000 per year | Knowles, WI | On-site | Permanent

Excellent compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth!

A bit about us:

Excellent compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth!

Why join us?

Excellent compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth!

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.

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