Skyline Products Hiring for Cost Accountant at Colorado Springs, Colorado Full Time

Summary:

The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing cost-related functions within the organization, ensuring accurate cost calculations, analysis, and reporting. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to gather cost data, perform cost analysis, and support financial decision-making. The Cost Accountant maintains cost records, prepares journal entries and account reconciliations, and contributes to month-end closing activities. They possess a strong understanding of GAAP accrual accounting and cost accounting principles, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. The Cost Accountant is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Cost analysis: Conduct cost analysis, including the calculation of direct materials, labor, and overhead expenses, to determine product costs and assess cost efficiency.

• Cost tracking: Monitor and track costs throughout the production process, ensuring accurate recording and allocation of expenses.

• Journal entries and account reconciliations: Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations related to cost accounting to facilitate accurate financial reporting and month-end closings.

• Commissions: Maintain sales managers’ commissions on Excel spreadsheets, ensuring accurate calculations and record-keeping.

• GAAP accrual accounting: Apply a solid understanding of GAAP accrual accounting principles to ensure proper recognition and recording of costs and expenses.

• Cost records management: Prepare cost-related financial reports, including WIP, cost of goods sold, cost variance analysis, gross margin and inventory valuation.

• Financial reporting: Prepare comprehensive monthly reports on orders, revenue, purchases, and other relevant financial metrics to provide insights into business performance.

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to gather cost data, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and provide cost-related insights and recommendations.

• Process improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within cost accounting and contribute to the implementation of best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Data analysis: Utilize analytical tools and techniques to analyze cost data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for cost control and optimization.

• Payroll backup: Provide backup support for payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payroll calculations, deductions, and disbursements.

   

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).

• Proven experience in cost accounting or a similar role.

• Strong understanding of GAAP accrual accounting and cost accounting principles

• Proficiency in financial analysis and cost calculation methodologies

• Proficiency in accounting software. NetSuite experience a plus

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Experience with general ledgers is a must

• Requires excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

   

   

  Compensation and Benefits: 

  Salary Range:  $70,000 – $80,000

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental and Vision)

• 401k with company match

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary and AD&D)

• Paid Time Off 

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Training and Development

  Skyline Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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