Lab Crafters Hiring for Cost Accountant Job at Ronkonkoma, NY Full Time

Cost accountant

The Cost Accountant position requires an individual who is detailed oriented, knowledgeable of costs in a manufacturing environment, strong problem-solving skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment, and deliver on prescribed deadlines. The Cost Accountant will be a member of the Finance team and will also work closely with the Operations group. Top candidates will have outstanding presentation and report-writing skills, with the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.

Accounting functions and administrative responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records.
• Analyze manufacturing cost and cost savings.
• Perform daily cost analysis related to inventory (ie: under issued costs, negative inventory, etc.)

• Perform month end close activities related to cost accounting.
• Prepare various financial analysis related to manufacturing costs, inventory and expense information, as needed for decision making support.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Analyze Work Orders and ensure they are closed in a timely manner.
• Check the value of inventory including any adjustments (monthly).
• Investigate inventory abnormalities (both quantity and cost related) and manage/direct appropriate corrections.
• Analyze inventory data collected (ie: abnormalities) and log a detailed record of the results.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs (product variances).
• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.
• Assist in month end close process and annual audits.
• Conduct physical inventories and establish a cycle count program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 5 years of Cost Accounting work experience.
• ERP system experience (Required), Visual ERP system a plus.
• Solid cost systems background.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• High level attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and IT skills (Microsoft Office required, Crystal reports a plus).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cost Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location