Cost Accountant
Core
Prepare and maintain accounting records, research and interpret financial data to provide advice and prepare statements for a manufacturing partner.
Role type
Entry-level cost accountant
Builds
Financial statements, P&L reports, balance sheet reconciliations, forecasts, and budgets
Domain
Manufacturing finance and cost accounting
Required skills
Account reconciliation, P&L analysis, variance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Macros), regulatory reporting knowledge
Preferred skills
AI tools familiarity, process automation, CPA/CMA/CFP/APICS/CA certification
Responsibilities
Review P&L accounts for policy compliance, compare actuals with forecasts/quotes and adjust variances, reconcile balance sheet accounts, identify and mitigate account risks, execute month-end close activities, prepare forecasts and budgets, collaborate with operations to improve metrics
Seniority
Entry level