iMPact Business Group
Cost Accountant
iMPact Business Group, Decatur, Michigan, United States, 49045
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client is looking for a Cost Accounting Top Talent professional with 3 or more years' experience to join their Corporate team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Cost Accountant plays a critical role responsible for the ongoing analysis of product cost, development of new product cost, margin and Inventory analysis. You will collaborate with cross -functional teams optimizing the financial aspects of our manufacturing operations.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Creation and maintenance of product standard costing across the plants. Analyze and report gross margin across products groups. Analyze and report manufacturing costs actual to standards in plants. Partner with new product teams to cost and analyze new business opportunities. Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions. Participation in month and year end closings. Back up other key members of the accounting and finance team in AP, AR and General Ledger. Create and reconcile monthly Inventory Perpetual ledger to General Ledger reporting. Work proactively with Operations staff at multiple sites to drive Inventory optimization. Co-Lead bi-annual physical inventory. Job Requirements
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Applications. Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication skills demonstrated the ability to work both independently and as a team. Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond to changing business demands. Strong knowledge of cost accounting and general accounting procedures. General ledger accounting experience including month and year-end closing. Manufacturing or construction accounting experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client is looking for a Cost Accounting Top Talent professional with 3 or more years' experience to join their Corporate team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Cost Accountant plays a critical role responsible for the ongoing analysis of product cost, development of new product cost, margin and Inventory analysis. You will collaborate with cross -functional teams optimizing the financial aspects of our manufacturing operations.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Creation and maintenance of product standard costing across the plants. Analyze and report gross margin across products groups. Analyze and report manufacturing costs actual to standards in plants. Partner with new product teams to cost and analyze new business opportunities. Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions. Participation in month and year end closings. Back up other key members of the accounting and finance team in AP, AR and General Ledger. Create and reconcile monthly Inventory Perpetual ledger to General Ledger reporting. Work proactively with Operations staff at multiple sites to drive Inventory optimization. Co-Lead bi-annual physical inventory. Job Requirements
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Applications. Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication skills demonstrated the ability to work both independently and as a team. Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond to changing business demands. Strong knowledge of cost accounting and general accounting procedures. General ledger accounting experience including month and year-end closing. Manufacturing or construction accounting experience.