Cost Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

The Cost Accountant is responsible for carrying out assigned day to day activities pertaining to the accounting department. The Cost Accountant is required to perform work in a timely and accurate manner, adhere to accounting timelines and deadlines, work in a safe manner, maintain 5S standards and work towards meeting company metrics.

General Accounting Responsibilities:

• Prepare month-end journal entries and reports
• Set standards for purchased and manufactured parts based upon bills of materials and operations.
• Reconcile inventory balances and help coordinate inventory counts
• Create and process new fixed assets and disposals
• Provide overall fixed asset support to multiple property locations
• Ensure accurate asset capitalization and classification
• Provide support for audits.
• All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

General:

• Responsible to:
• Work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Follow accounting timelines and deadlines.
• Follow SOPs and Work Instructions pertaining to the accounting area.
• Cross train in the department, as requested.
• Accounting system maintenance and develop ad hoc reports as necessary
• Product costing and application of costs and allocations

Safety and Environment:

• Work in compliance with all safety guidelines and communicate improvement ideas and department or health and safety issues to the Controller.
• Maintain assigned areas to standards as dictated by 5S practices.
• Work in accordance with lean manufacturing practices.
• Special Requirements (License, Permit, Certification, Physical Limitations, etc…):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of applicable accounting experience
• Experience with a computerized ERP production control system preferred
• Proficient with MS Office, Intermediate Excel Skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills