Cost Accountant

RED Digital Cinema, a Nikon Group company, is a leading manufacturer of professional digital cameras. RED's modular camera system and groundbreaking image quality are by far the best on the market today! Started by Jim Jannard (founder of Oakley), RED continues to break ground with new products like KOMODO and V-RAPTOR. RED was used for major productions like The Queen's Gambit, The Social Dilemma, My Octopus Teacher, The Suicide Squad, The Morning Show, Russian Doll, Squid Game, Matrix, Red Notice, and Mank. In addition, RED has been selected as the camera of choice in 3 major productions, winning 2 Oscars and 3 Emmys in the cinematography category. This is an exciting time for RED, and we are growing!

Job Description

The Cost Accountant is responsible for supporting the overall cost accounting function including month-end close, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold and profitability analysis. This position will report to the Cost Accounting Senior Manager with exposure to the Controller, VP of Finance and other executive team members.

Responsibilities

Ensure that inventory is properly valued on the balance sheet and assist with the establishment of required reserves (as needed)

Help maintain the standard cost system including the analysis and disposition of variances and make periodic updates to standard costs

Assist with review and costing of new parts

Assist with physical inventory counts and reconciliations

Assist with the analysis and presentation of gross profit on a monthly basis to Management

Prepare journal entries, account fluctuation analysis and account reconciliations

Ensures the proper recognition of COGS

Partner with other departments to resolve variances and issues

Recognize evolving business process issues to ensure that proper accounting outcomes are achieved and controls are adequate

Assist with financial statement audits

Participate in ad hoc projects and analysis as needed

Ensure all reports, analysis, working files, and journal entries are organized and well-documented for clarity as well as quick and easy auditing

Requirements

BA/BS degree, accounting preferred

Analytical with the ability to effectively communicate insights to various audiences

Team player with the ability to collaborate with multiple departments

At least three years of cost accounting experience with manufacturing

Good understanding of GAAP and cost accounting concepts

Experience with an ERP (such as NetSuite or Oracle) in a manufacturing environment

Good problem-solving skills and advanced Excel skills

Strong attention to detail and deadline-oriented

Motivation to learn how things work and why