Monster

Cost Accountant

Jobot

Cedar Rapids, IA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$90,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Capital Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Inventory Cycle Counts, Materials Management, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Physical Inventory, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Analysis, Production Costing, Reporting Skills, Target Costing, Team Player
LOCATION
Cedar Rapids, IA
POSTED
28 days ago
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Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year

A bit about us:

Come make an impact with an industry leader!

Why join us?
  • Comprehensive Benefits Offering
  • Generous PTO
  • 401(K)
  • Collaborative environment which fosters career advancement


Job Details

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement cost standards for materials and labor.
2. Prepare detailed reports, both periodically and as-needed, that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
3. Analyze production costs and recommend changes.
4. Work closely with the production team to understand and manage raw material and labor costs.
5. Coordinate physical inventory counts and perform cycle counts.
6. Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.
7. Validate the cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close.
8. Conduct ongoing process constraint analyses.
9. Report on breakeven points by products, work centers, and factories.
10. Report on periodic variances and their causes, focusing in particular on spending variances.
11. Analyze capital budgeting requests.
12. Perform cost accumulation tasks as a member of the target costing group.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. A Master's degree or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation is preferred.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant or similar role.
3. Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, procedures, and legislation.
4. Proficiency in accounting software, databases, and MS Excel.
5. Excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
6. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
7. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
8. Strong communication and presentation skills.
9. Proven knowledge of budgeting and forecasting.
10. Familiarity with financial statement preparation.
11. Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
12. Ability to work well with a team and collaborate with various departments.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to delve deep into the financial workings of our organization and make a significant impact on our success. If you are a seasoned professional with a keen eye for detail, exceptional analytical abilities, and a passion for efficiency, we would love to hear from you.

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.

About the Company

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Jobot

About Jobot

At Jobot, we are disrupting the recruiting and staffing space by:

  • Using the latest AI technology to match jobs to job seekers.

  • Having a culture built on kindness and respect.

  • Hiring experienced recruiters who believe in providing the best possible service to their clients and candidates.  

  • Leveraging Jax™, our proprietary recruiting platform, to expedite and enrich the hiring process.

Jobot is proud that our Jobot Family consists of top-performing recruiters from nearly every industry.  Experienced recruiters know their client's needs, industry nuances, and how to find a great culture addition to join their teams.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
https://jobot.com/