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Cost Accountant & Financial Analyst
<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accountant & Financial Analyst with well-respected manufacturing company. </p><p>Reach out to Robyn Rosemon for more information 707.387.0299</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Enhance profitability through the proficient management of business analytics, focusing on sales, volumes, and margins drawn from internal financial reports.</p><p>• Monitor and manage cost variations due to factors such as inflation and raw material cost increases.</p><p>• Maintain an accurate sales database and monitor contract progress.</p><p>• Conduct a detailed analysis of the gross margin per invoice to ascertain profitability per customer and product.</p><p>• Assist in implementing and maintaining costing data within the ERP for precise analysis.</p><p>• Provide support to the Sales Team in preparing for customer visits, participating in profitability aspects, and occasionally in negotiation aspects.</p><p>• Improve tools to better assess standard cost and final inventory valuation.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Finance Team for aged stock reviews and preparation.</p><p>• Maintain and develop the costing system, documentation, and inventory records.</p><p>• Examine changes in COGS provided by order entry to determine the impact on product costs.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs and compare them to standard costs for actual product cost evaluation.</p><p>• Conduct physical inventories and monitor monthly cycle counts.</p><p>• Manage financial activities including financial planning and reporting, budgeting, policies, and accounting best practices.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of contract negotiations and gather reliable data, mainly related to profit.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing industry</p><p>• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is mandatory</p><p>• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools</p><p>• Ability to use Crystal Reports effectively for data reporting and analysis</p><p>• Demonstrable knowledge of Data Mining Techniques for financial data analysis</p><p>• Proficiency in all basic Accounting Functions</p><p>• Knowledge of Accrual Accounting principles and practices</p><p>• Experience in Auditing within the manufacturing sector</p><p>• Familiarity with Budget Processes in a manufacturing environment</p><p>• Proficient in Capital Management strategies and techniques</p>
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  • Fairfield, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accountant & Financial Analyst with well-respected manufacturing company. </p><p>Reach out to Robyn Rosemon for more information 707.387.0299</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Enhance profitability through the proficient management of business analytics, focusing on sales, volumes, and margins drawn from internal financial reports.</p><p>• Monitor and manage cost variations due to factors such as inflation and raw material cost increases.</p><p>• Maintain an accurate sales database and monitor contract progress.</p><p>• Conduct a detailed analysis of the gross margin per invoice to ascertain profitability per customer and product.</p><p>• Assist in implementing and maintaining costing data within the ERP for precise analysis.</p><p>• Provide support to the Sales Team in preparing for customer visits, participating in profitability aspects, and occasionally in negotiation aspects.</p><p>• Improve tools to better assess standard cost and final inventory valuation.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Finance Team for aged stock reviews and preparation.</p><p>• Maintain and develop the costing system, documentation, and inventory records.</p><p>• Examine changes in COGS provided by order entry to determine the impact on product costs.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs and compare them to standard costs for actual product cost evaluation.</p><p>• Conduct physical inventories and monitor monthly cycle counts.</p><p>• Manage financial activities including financial planning and reporting, budgeting, policies, and accounting best practices.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of contract negotiations and gather reliable data, mainly related to profit.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-11-06T18:58:50Z

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