Cost Accountant

AVEKA GROUP INC•Fredericksburg, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for analyzing gross profit margins, assisting in the financials, balancing inventory, and reporting results. Supports accounting team with month end closing and related. Works with the Corporate Controller and CFO to manage company costs, assist in the preparation of budgets, develop cost standards, and provide data on operational costs.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Minimum of 10+ years of accounting/analysis experience
Cost accounting experience required.
Strong verbal and written communication and word processing skills
Familiar with MS Office software including Word, Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Knowledge of QuickBooks
Knowledge of ERP systems
Attention to detail and accuracy
Proactive self-starter with strong organizational skills
Organized, able to prioritize, work positively with changing priorities and deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
ERP Implementation experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with month close processes, specifically on balancing inventory, monthly related entries for transfers and variances, etc.
Calculate and analyze gross profit margins, reporting results to Finance and Operations personnel
Work with US manufacturing plants on cycle count processes, labor/overhead rates, BOMs and routings.
Apply cost analysis principles to current company processes in inventory management, gross profit, and reporting
Analyze manufacturing costs, labor absorption, and identifying variances and areas of improvement
Assist in the calculation of work center rates for manufacturing facilities
Review completed shop orders and analyze large variances, including identifying potential changes to processes
Perform annual cost roll process, including change analysis, at year end and on an ad hoc basis
Develop OEE calculations using our ERP system
Other duties, special projects, and analysis as assigned