Cost Accountant

Hybrid Opportunity with international company

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Garrett Mathison

Salary: $105,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a leader in safety equipment manufacturing and supply products and brands all over the globe. We provide equipment to large enterprise clients, individuals and everything in between with a focus on quality and commitment.

Why join us?

We are a family-run company and we take pride in that. We focus on quality, culture and integrity in everything we do. On top of that, we offer paid volunteer days, an onsite clinic and gym and a focus on work life balance.

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team in the Engineering industry. This role is integral to our company's financial operations, playing a key role in providing accurate and timely cost information to assist management in decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and monitoring material costs, labor rates, work in progress (WIP), inventory, balance sheets, and month-end closing activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.

2. Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings by collecting and providing information on production costs, including material costs, labor rates, and overhead.

3. Prepare and complete internal cost audits.

4. Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.

5. Analyze the data collected and record the results.

6. Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures.

7. Analyze audits of costs and prepare reports.

8. Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.

9. Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.

10. Assist in audits and general ledger preparation.

11. Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program.

12. Manage month-end close of the general ledger.

13. Conduct regular ledger reconciliation.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

2. Minimum of 3 years of cost accounting in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

3. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification preferred.

4. Excellent analysis skills, with the ability to collaborate with a multi-department team.

5. Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software, and databases.

6. Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.

7. Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.

8. High attention to detail and accuracy.

9. Ability to direct and supervise.

10. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

11. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.

12. Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation.

Join us in this exciting role where you can make an impact. Be a part of a team that values your expertise and contribution in shaping our financial success.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Permanent