Acara Solutions is looking for a Cost Accountant our client located in Gibsonton, FL.
- The Cost Accountant will oversee and analyze all cost expenditures related to the manufacturing processes in the facility.
- This position is responsible for producing detailed cost reports and analyses in support of product cost analysis.
- The position is also the finance liaison with the Inventory Analyst in support of accurate and timely inventory general ledger transactions & inventory standard costs (valuation).
- In addition, the position is responsible for developing and maintaining the financial cost reports necessary to fully explain standard and gross margin analyses and the variances to planned results.
- All manufacturing cost aspects including material, labor and overhead, price-volume-mix analyses as well as efficiency, productivity and spend variances will be monitored and explained.
- Collecting and analyzing data about a company’s product costs
- Maintaining product cost models
- Performing analysis on actual vs planned product cost performance
- Calculating, setting, and maintaining standard costs of manufactured goods in SAP
- Developing and analyzing cost standards
- Carrying out cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis, (contribution margin analysis)
- Establishing costs of business processes such as administration, labor, shipping.
- Performing account reconciliations
- Preparing & supporting audit reports
- Recommending changes to the company’s processes and policies to reduce cost and maximize profit
- Advising executives and upper management on appropriate costing based on financial data
- Managing the company’s balance sheet and accounting books
Supporting other company accountants with invoicing and capital
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Minimum of 7 years’ progressive experience within accounting/finance with specialty in manufacturing cost accounting
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- Proven record in assisting operational leadership with understanding and improving processes to support bottom line results
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct, and Aleron’s strategic partner, SDI) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
