Southeast Elevator is seeking a Cost Accountant. The Cost Accountant will develop and reconcile inventory and cost standards, including production and overhead costs. The ideal candidate will track and evaluate project costs by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in period end cost analysis and reporting, including product margin analyses.
• Determine cost standards for materials and labor.
• Design and implement cost accounting systems.
• Analyze production costs and recommend cost-savings measures.
• Analyze and monitor inventory balances and reconciliations at month-end.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
• Assist in completing annual audits with Controller.
• Meet financial accounting objectives.
• Maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.
• Assist in overseeing annual physical inventory.
• Ad hoc analysis to meet divisional and corporate needs.
• Develop and analyze reporting for business operations, profitability, and budgets.
• Create new processes to improve financial efficiency.
• Report analysis and findings to the management team.

Cost Accountant Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of success in progressive cost accounting roles, including:

· Proven work experience as a Cost Accountant or Senior Accountant. Manufacturing experience a plus.

· Expert computer skills on the MS Office platform specifically MS Excel and advanced knowledge of enterprise accounting software (ERP) and databases. NetSuite experience a plus.

· Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and product analysis / reports.

· Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices.

· High attention to detail and accuracy.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ideal Requirements

· Undergraduate degree in accounting or relevant field.

· Cost accounting or 5 years of accounting experience.

· Self-motivated with good project management and organizational skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person