- Salary
- $70k – $94k/yr
- Location
- Santa Maria, California, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
The Cost Accountant / Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for all divisions within Safran Cabin. Analyzes material, labor, or other expenses to determine production costs, cost of sales, or other cost-related performance measures. This position reports to the site leadership team with oversight from the Shared Services Group.
Job Description:
- Collect and analyze data to determine production costs by performing the following:
- Variance Analysis
- Cost of Goods Sold Analysis
- Standard Costing
- Overhead & Labor Rate Calculation
- Inventory Valuation Analysis
- Ad-hoc Financial Analysis
- Assist Controllers in preparing financial reports and give recommendations based on available data.
- Assist Controllers in preparing Standard Costing as needed.
- Demonstrate understanding of BOM & Routings for cost validation.
- Provide reports and back up to internal and external auditors as requested.
- Update ERP with Overhead & Labor Rate Calculations supplied by Controllers.
- Assist in Cross Functional Training of Cost Accounting Concepts
- Perform period end closing activities and perform journal entries and GL account analysis.
- Perform account reconciliations to drive accuracy in inventory cycle and review with Controllers at Balance Sheet Review meetings.
- Perform Error Clearing and work with appropriate departments to resolve recurring issues.
- Prepare audit reports and present findings to management to improve transparency.
- Assist with physical inventory audits as requested.
- Assist as required with special projects and perform all other duties as assigned.
Candidate Skills & Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's Degree.
Education: Bachelor's Degree.
Experience: 3+ years' experience in an accounting department for a large manufacturer.
Computer Skills:
- Familiarity with Windows Operating System.
- Demonstrated solid understanding/use of Microsoft Office products including: Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Intermediate knowledge/use of Microsoft Excel.
- Advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics.
- Understanding of organizational accounting concepts.
- In-depth knowledge of financial guidelines and regulations.
- Strong financial analysis skills.
- Ability to perform risk and security assessments.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and problem solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate with other different functions and foster teamwork.
Skills
ExcelERP