Ultra Mek Hiring for Cost Accountant Job at Denton, NC Full Time

Cost Accountant Job Description

Job Summary

Ultra-Mek, Inc., a Denton, NC-based motion furniture hardware manufacturer is seeking a Cost Accountant. The ideal candidate will manage and perform financial and cost functions including job costing, customer quotes, inventory valuation, and reporting. A BS in Accounting is required along with 3 or more years in manufacturing accounting. At least 2 years experience in cost accounting is preferred. This is a direct hire position.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee current standard cost data within the inventory management system; perform standard costs analyses and periodic standard cost roll-ups.
• Audit and analyze bills of materials for cost accuracies.
• Support annual audit activities
• Analyze data in the financial ledgers related to labor and material costs.
• Investigate and determine the causes of cost variations.
• Ensures the accuracy of all manufacturing costs. This includes raw materials, labor and surcharges
• Perform financial costing and pricing of raw material, time studies and finished goods inventories. This includes determining when and what item groups are to be counted on a periodic basis as well as ensuring the items are appropriately costed.
• Reconcile physical inventories to the ERP system on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and analyze numerous cost and financial reports related to sales, gross margin, inventory, and manufacturing variances.
• Provides cost data and gross margin % for inclusion in quotes to customers.
• Create customer quotes.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Performs other duties and special projects as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Cost Account, Cost Analyst, Accountant or similar role
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.
• In-depth understanding of GAAP
• Strong time management skills
• Four-year accounting degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles required – CMA certification considered a plus.
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information.
• Additionally, broad knowledge of ERP operating systems is required.
• Experience with Epicor a plus.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to effectively prioritize work
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products is required. Products include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Excel knowledge should be extensive.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting

Education and work experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree
• 3 or more years in manufacturing accounting or related field, including at least 2 years in cost accounting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401k

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cost accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location