Fast Tracking Solutions Hiring for Cost Accountant Job at Waterloo, NY Full Time

We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our accounting department. You’ll be responsible for performing cost analysis and preparing budget reports. You should possess excellent analytical skills along with the ability to combine different data and calculate profit margins. Our ideal candidate should be able to create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for our company.

Responsibilities:

• Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database
• Construct data accumulation systems
• Determine fixed costs (e.g. salaries, rent and insurance)
• Plan and record variable costs (e.g. purchases of raw material and operations costs)
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
• Prepare budgeting reports (for the company and for each department)
• Analyze and report profit margins
• Prepare (monthly, quarterly and annual) cost forecasts
• Assisting in month-end and year-end closing
• Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions

Skills:

• Proven work experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant or similar role
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with accounting software
• Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant study

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waterloo, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Cost Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location