The Cost & Inventory Accountant will be responsible for analyzing cost expenditures and purchases within the organization. The Cost & Inventory Accountant will review existing purchases, record data, and recommend new cost-efficient and financially feasible cost options. General Responsibilities: Develop and maintain cost accounting system, documentation, and records.Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.Review costs for all external inventory, labor, and material purchases.Perform month-end close activities related to Cost Accounting.Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings.Collect and compile purchasing data for analysis.Prepare and complete internal cost audits.Review and document inventory and material purchases.Present cost estimates and budgets for new purchases.Accurately record and update existing and new purchased materials and goods.Compile documentation on standard costs and company production costs.Forecast and plan future purchasing costs according to fiscal needs.Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions. Experience / Qualifications: A university degree and 4-6 years of experience (i.E. Bachelor's degree) or a graduate degree and 2-4 years of experience (i.E. Master's degree) or a higher-level degree and 0-2 years of experience (i.E. Doctorate degree).Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.Strong communication skills; oral, written, and presentation.Strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve results.Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards.Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers. Additional Responsibilities: Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures.Organize the preparation and analysis of costs, compile data, and prepare statistical reports for the comparison of costs and determination of profitability by product and client.Prepare journal entries; maintain and reconcile ledger accounts.Help prepare financial statements and variance reports as requested. May do analysis and prepare other special reports.#J-18808-Ljbffr
