What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Analyst position at Durcon?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in and helps develop assignments requiring professional judgement and problem solving skills
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reporting which provides timely information to support business operations
- Coordinate monthly physical inventories, prepare monthly inventory valuations, and direct quarterly/yearly inventory verifications
- Prepare monthly job costing, inventory and labor journal entries
- Complete cost, labor and inventory components of the company’s financial statements, monthly account reviews and reconciliations
- Prepare various monthly operating reports for management
- Support completion of the company’s budgets and forecasts
- Research and analysis of general ledger account variances
- Coordinate with auditors in preparation of the yearend financial statements
- Compiles information for submission to appropriate government authorities, including sales and excise tax returns
- Prepare analysis as determined necessary to support operations management
- Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proven knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Expert proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- High attention to detail and ability to accurately and efficiently analyze financial data and develop appropriate course of action
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a team environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization, including parent company
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis, professional expertise, and experience
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance required; Masters Degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Five plus years in related experience - Costing accounting and/or Financial Analysis
- Experience with Hyperion HFM and/or Hyperion Planning preferred
- Certified Public Accountant Preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
- Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Located in a comfortable indoor office area with some time spent in the factory and warehouse.