Job Cost Accountant

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide management with analysis of equipment, consumables, products and maintenance costs and associated profitability levels. 
• Analyze and track overhead costs
• Maintain and prepare required monthly budgets working closely with Business Unit Management.
• Maintain and prepare required monthly Capital investment summaries
• Assist with any related audits and general ledger functions. 
• Allocate internal rent and other cost allocations to regional projects. 
• Assist with capital budget and fixed asset maintenance. 
• Identify and recommend areas of potential cost savings. 
• Reconciliation of any related accounts or processes. 
• Support inventory management through conducting physical inventories and monitoring any cycle count program. 
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial closings. 
• Develop tracking and reporting tools. 
• Process intercompany rebills. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory control, and job costing methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory management systems, and financial reporting tools.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to operational and management teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to independently analyze data and make sound recommendations.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-5years professional experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, service shop, industrial, or construction environment is a plus. Experience supporting operational managers through financial reporting, budgeting, and profitability analysis is a plus 

-OR- 

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 

Certifications, Licenses, Etc.

Required: None

Desired: CCIFP