What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Uncle Ray's LLC?
Summary
Uncle Ray’s has completed a second manufacturing plant and a cost accountant is needed. The candidate will work directly with procurement, warehousing, operations, sales, and management. A strong technology background as well as experience within manufacturing is a must. If you are dedicated to producing results with a growing company, consider joining our team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor unit cost variances for two facilities, and update standard cost for components & finished goods
- Scheduling, organizing and conducting monthly inventories
- Review physical inventory variances monthly
- Reviewing receipts and cycle counting to improve warehouse accuracy of both raw materials and finished goods
- Review and maintain profitability metrics by customer
- Month end journal entries and G/L account reconciliation support
- Organizing, preparing & maintaining financial records
- Monitor budget variances and analyze production costs
- Ad hoc reports & process improvements
- Assist Controller with budgets, costs, and other financial data
- Assist with Federal, State, and local tax compliance
- Working directly with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable as needed
- Working on external and internal audits
Qualifications and Skills
- BS in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree is preferred
- Work experience as a cost accountant & strong G/L aptitude preferred
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including (GAAP)
- Hands-on experience with accounting software like Microsoft Navision a plus
- Strong MS Excel knowledge
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Flexibility to travel as needed to alternate manufacturing facility
Working conditions
- Normal office environment
- Physical requirements
- May be required to lift to 30 pounds on occasion.