Cost Accountant

American IT Staffing
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2022 CLOSED ON 3/14/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at American IT Staffing?

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with operations to improve plant financial performance and reduce variances
  • Work closely with the Manufacturing and Purchasing teams to drive efficiency and capture productivity savings
  • Analyze and set material and other standard costs
  • Analyze, prepare and maintain annual manufacturing standard overhead absorption rates
  • Prepare operations variance analysis to standard and ad hoc reports to assist in the determination of profitability
  • Validate cost and pricing information for contracts and update as required

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Preferably a CPA or certification as a cost/management accountant
  • 3-5 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing organization
  • Proficient with general business and accounting software with a solid understanding of Information Systems/ERP Systems
  • Strong attention to detail with proven capabilities in handling multiple priorities
  • Strong Excel Skills, Microsoft office suite
  • Excellent analytical, mathematical, problem-solving abilities, collaborative and with sound judgement
  • Good teamwork skills and ability to foster a positive and productive environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $49,677.00 - $93,770.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Cost accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
  • SAP or SAGE or Great Plains: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Remotely:

  • No
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