Cost Accountant (Finance)

Job Summary The cost accountant supports and administers costing methods and systems for all divisions. This position performs and prepares routine and special cost analysis to support the manufacturing efforts according to Positronic policies and procedures. Job Responsibilities Supports and administers costing methods, procedures and systems. Prepares and executes annual global cost roll. Examines, analyzes, and interprets production variances including material, labor, and overhead. Maintains, studies, and collects data to determine product costs such as raw material purchases and labor. Facilitates the month end closing process reviewing account balances, reconciling as necessary, to ensure account balances are supported. Reconciles inventory, WIP, and various other accounts. Reviews, analyzes, and creates journal entries for inventory valuation, scrap, DMR, and inspection. Assists with compilation of cost data for preparation of annual budget or periodic forecasts including estimates of standard cost increases. Assists in calculation of cost savings for budget and measurement of actual savings. Calculates material, labor, and overhead rates for use in standard setting. Prepares cost estimates for new products and product changes. Rolls costs daily as necessary. Maintains the intercompany supplier price list, ensuring list is current and communicated. Conducts inventory reserve analysis. Investigates inventory shrinkage and obsolescence trends. Reviews purchase price variance reports, analyzes findings, and communicates trends. Provide cost-related data and analysis for special projects or management requests, including new product pricing, capital investments, and cost analysis for new initiatives. Exhibit exemplary attendance. Comply with company policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Experience: 3+ years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or related roles, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment. Physical: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead. Must be able to lift and carry 0-25lbs. frequently. Preferred: Experience with cost accounting systems, ERP software (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle), and Microsoft Excel. Knowledge: Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography, and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Skills: Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Attention to Detail —Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. Computer Usage — Ability to use MS Office, fax, and use internet. Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others. Abilities: Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.