<p>The Cost Accountant will be responsible for analyzing cost data, improving financial performance, and ensuring accurate cost reporting to support business decisions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and analyze cost accounting records, systems, and processes</li><li>Prepare cost variance and trend analyses</li><li>Analyze estimated costs within BOMs</li><li>Reconcile perpetual inventory records with general ledger and physical counts</li><li>Ensure accuracy of WIP, scrap, rework, and inventory adjustment transactions</li><li>Identify slow-moving/obsolete items and recommend actions</li><li>Monitor inventory valuation using the weighted average costing method</li><li>Reconcile off-site inventory balances </li><li>Review jobs for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Calculate and regularly update applied DL and OH rates </li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiencies</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial reporting</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies</li><li><br></li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field</li><li>CPA certification (preferred but not required)</li><li>5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing</li><li>Strong knowledge cost accounting principles</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization</li><li>Resolve issues with a win-win perspective</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills</li></ul><p><br></p>

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