Job Title:
Cost Accountant

Company: Core Talent Services

Location: birmingham, AL

Created: 2024-05-11

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual who will oversee the company's financial records and account personnel. You will be responsible for maintaining all procedures and controls related to the company's financial accounts.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and assess cost pile audit reports and deliver findings to senior management.Propose process and policy alterations to minimize costs and optimize profitability.Advise management on cost-related decisions using financial data.Analyze cost and variance trends, investigate significant discrepancies, and suggest appropriate actions.Produce daily operational performance analyses, including inventory movements, sales, and cost of goods sold, to promptly identify significant issues.Validate accuracy of new Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Routers.Conduct monthly inventory valuation and reconcile cost ledgers.Review and approve cost review requests, with a focus on operational impact analysis.Create and monitor operating forecasts aligned with budget parameters. Evaluate significant variances and assess operational consequences.Determine labor and overhead rates in accordance with budgetary constraints.Conduct annual cost rolls and inventory revaluations, collaborating with purchasing and operations management to improve the precision of cost elements.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting and FinanceOver 5 years of experience supporting a manufacturing business4+ years specializing in Cost accountingProficient in using ERP systems for over 4 yearsAdvanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel