Cost Accountant

Description

Dogwood Industries – Who We Are

Build your future with Dogwood Industries!

Dogwood Industries is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Pre-engineered Panelized Relocatable Metal Buildings, delivering industry leading solutions for mission-critical projects across industrial and DoD markets. Through a precise blend of manufacturing and construction, we enable high-performance, rapidly deployable structures that keep critical missions moving forward. Our team provides leadership in the design process that transforms the way our clients work by delivering buildings as equipment solutions in harsh environments around the world. If you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the building industry, we'd love to speak with you!

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our team. This individual will specialize in managing and analyzing the costs associated with a company's business activities. Their primary role is to understand the financial impact of business decisions, manage company costs, and improve profitability. Attention to detail and ownership of the process is a priority. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes complex month end reconciliations, cost summaries, and journal entries as assigned
• Proficient in project-level budgeting and forecasting (tracking and gathering forecast inputs, trend analysis, modeling financial drivers, sensitivity analysis, risk assessment, cost accounting, etc.) 
• Prepare detailed reports including historical results, variance analyses, forecasts, and financial trends to support management decision-making (operating results, budgeting, etc.), external reporting requirements (government surveys, tax filings, audits, etc.), and calculations to support revenue recognition
• Apply sound research and professional judgment to all tasks
• Provide routine guidance and respond to inquiries from departments outside of Finance/Accounting
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and assist with tracking and monitoring internal control compliance
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support implementation of process enhancements to improve cost, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 
• 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret standard business communication.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and vendors and employees
• Ability to effectively present information to other employees including management
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions) to practical business situations; define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form to execute established processes
• Ability to process paper records and large volumes of electronic records and operate standard office equipment (printer, copier, scanner)

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This position requires moderate physical activity, primarily in an office environment but may include visits to the manufacturing facilities or jobsites to collaborate and inspect materials.  To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly seated at a computer desk with the option to stand, is utilizing the telephone frequently, and participating in meetings with colleagues, clients, third party vendors, etc. There are stairs in the office. In the factory setting, you may inspect and handle materials and be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors. 

Compensation

$85,000 - $99,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. 

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three to five years.
• All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens.

Location

This is an onsite position at the Dogwood Everett Factory at 3200 35th Ave NE, Everett, WA 98201. Travel to Dogwood’s Bothell Corporate office or Sedro-Woolley Factory office, as needed.

Application Assistance

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Dogwood’s HR department at (206) 858-2728 or HR@dogwoodindustries.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.

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Salary : $85,000 - $99,000