Cost Accountant jobs in Iowa City, IA
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Cost Accountant
- Top Tier Reps LLC
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Norway, IA
FULL_TIME
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Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
Controls and manages the organization’s manufacturing cost system, maintains bill of materials, develops new product costs, and provides timely and accurate financial information 1) by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and 2) for manufacturing and inventory planning, control, and decision-making.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Collaborate with various departments to understand processes to develop and maintain standard cost, labor, and overhead rates for all product lines.
- Review the recording of manufacturing, labor, distribution, and shipment transactions, work orders, bills of material, etc. for accuracy and reasonableness.
- Prepare and analyze monthly variances from standard cost including:
- Direct labor analysis
- Overhead and departmental cost rates
- Inventory analysis
- Other analysis as required
- Prepare and issue manufacturing efficiency reports.
- Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research, and perform analytical studies in regard to cost analyses and profitability.
- Ensure timely submission, accuracy, and validity of inventory, and gross margin schedules to management.
- Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, and liability accounts by customer type by division.
- Thorough understanding of inventory transactions and monthly reconciliation of sub-ledger detail to general ledger.
- Lead and manage the Engineering Change Notification (ECN) process including the evaluation and reporting of cost savings initiatives related to product development and manufacturing efficiencies.
- Perform financial analysis related to new product launch efforts.
- Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward.
- Development and implement policy and procedures in compliance with GAAP promoting a strong internal control environment.
- Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls.
- Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories.
- Work in special projects as required.
- Strives to reduce waste, recycle products whenever possible, and re-use resources when practical.
- Works safely at all times, follows safety rules and policies and participates in scheduled training
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, reports and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with a variety of people and respond to basic questions in situations where common courtesy and tact are needed.
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, and volume. Ability to use such concepts in practical situations. Ability to use a computer to create spreadsheets and charts and run reports.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Knowledge of manufacturing accounting, supply chain, product development, and information systems.
- Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards
- Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data and reconcile complex account.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Strong ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities
- Ability to collaborate and communicate with operations and production support personnel
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
- Detail oriented
- 16 Days Ago
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- Cost Cutters
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Manchester, IA
FULL_TIME
- STYLIST IN TRAINING WHAT WE OFFER Would you like to be one of our future stylists? If you’ve got the desire, we’ve got the knowhow to get you there. As a stylist-in-training in this temporary 90-day p...
- 17 Days Ago
ACCOUNTANT
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Agency, IA
FULL_TIME
- Position: FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT GS 11/12 Division: All Field Office Divisions Location: All Field Office Locations and Resident Agency (RA) Locations Working Hours: 8:15 am-5:00 PM (Hours may vary based...
- 2 Days Ago
Accountant
- ImOn Communications, LLC
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CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionImOn Communications is the LOCAL choice for cable TV, high-speed Internet and phone service. We value the relationships we have with colleagues, customers, and members of our community and ...
- 6 Days Ago
Accountant
- MCI Military Recruitment
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Iowa, IA
FULL_TIME
- POSITION OVERVIEW Join the team and become a driving force in our growth. The accountant position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of financial re...
- 1 Month Ago
Accountant
- Reiser Implement
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Waukon, IA
FULL_TIME
- Dealership AccountantReiser Implement, Waukon IA Job DetailsPost transactions and reconcile the weekly manufacturer factory parts and machinery statementsCoordinate employee health insurance policies ...
- 20 Days Ago
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Account Director
- Unite Private Networks
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Cedar Rapids, IA
- Unite Private Networks (UPN) is seeking an experienced Account Director to join our Enterprise Sales team in the Cedar R...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Accounting Customer Service Associate
- West Music
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Coralville, IA
- Job Description All missions are successful when a group of individuals strive towards that greater purpose. The Account...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Accounting Assistant
- AEG
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Coralville, IA
- In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "apply now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete ...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Accountant
- MCI Military Recruitment
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Iowa City, IA
- POSITION OVERVIEW: Join the team and become a driving force in our growth. The accountant position is accountable for th...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Accountant
- MCI Careers
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Iowa City, IA
- LOCATION: Iowa City, IA JOB TYPE: Full-Time PAY TYPES: Salary SALARY: $40000 - $55000 / year BENEFITS & PERKS: MANAGEMEN...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Accountant
- ImOn Communications
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Cedar Rapids, IA
- ImOn Communications is the LOCAL choice for cable TV, high-speed Internet and phone service. We value the relationships ...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Accounting Manager - Remotely (Remote)
- Accountants on Air
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Iowa City, IA
- Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounting Manager to join our team. In addition to oversee...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Accounting Senior Advisor (Remote) - U.S Only
- Accountants on Air
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Iowa City, IA
- Handle complex accounting issues related to clients, including reconciliations and account analysis. prepare and review ...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is the home of the University of Iowa and county seat of Johnson County, at the center of the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 75,798 in 2017, making it the state's fifth-largest city. Iowa City is the county seat of Johnson County. The metropolitan area, which encompasses Johnson and Washington counties, has a population of over 171,000.
Iowa City was the second capital of the Iowa Territory and the first capital city of the State of Iowa. The Old Capitol building i...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Cost Accountant jobs
$59,902 to $74,958
Iowa City, Iowa area prices
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