Cost Accountant

Cavco Manufacturing LLC; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavco Manufacturing LLC in Nampa, Idaho is seeking a Cost Accountant Manager to maintain financial records, manage cost data, and coordinate with internal teams and external auditors. The role emphasizes accuracy, cost control, and GAAP compliance.

Responsibilities include analyzing costs, preparing reports, and supporting plant operations. Ideal candidates have strong Excel skills, 4+ years of related experience, and the ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems, applying cost accounting principles.
• Plan study and data gathering to determine costs of business activity (raw materials, inventory, labor).
• Analyze data and document results.
• Evaluate changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services to determine cost effects.
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard vs actual production costs.
• Provide management with reports on factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
• Support the General Manager with other duties as required.

Skills

Cost accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cavco Nampa
2611 E Comstock Ave
Nampa, ID 83687, USA

Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

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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