Cost Accountant
Core
Manage cost accounting, financial reporting, and monthly closings for a manufacturing company producing metal cans.
Role type
Cost Accountant
Builds
Monthly financial reports, budget forecasts, and audit documentation for senior leadership.
Domain
Manufacturing (beverage and food packaging)
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Cost accounting, monthly financial close, budgeting and forecasting, fixed asset management, inventory cycle counting, AP/AR process improvement, internal controls development, variance analysis, Excel proficiency, database management
Preferred skills
CMA designation, Power BI, manufacturing industry experience, process redesign
Technologies
SAGE 100 ERP, Scanco, Microsoft Access, Excel, Power BI
Responsibilities
Participate in monthly closings and report sales, cost, and profitability measures; maintain work center labor and overhead rates; manage fixed assets and physical inventory counts; prepare business insurance documents and census reports; analyze AP/AR/Labor processes for efficiency; develop internal controls and fiscal policies; support annual audit process.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC