Junior Cost Accountant

Jr Cost Accountant

Applies principles of accounting to conduct studies which provide detailed cost information, analysis of cost elements and accuracy of product costing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

? Reviews and analyzes daily transaction logs. Addresses errors and resolves with appropriate staff.

? Reviews and maintains standard costs to ensure all inventory items including co-packers have standard cost in place and sets up standard cost on new items.

? Analyzes material usage, price, and configuration variances and makes recommendations to improve and/or minimize such variances.

? Prepares standard cost element summary for TP approval.

? Performs an analysis of accounts whenever necessary.

? Reviews items with no cost and updates cost.

? Reviews and assigns proper product class and category.

? Reviews and closes discreet jobs monthly.

? Assists in the preparation of schedules and statements required by external auditors. ? Assists in the preparation of reports required by regulatory agencies.

? Assists with fixed assets control

? Attends other matters which the Sr Cost Accountant or Finance Analyst/Accounting manager may assign from time to time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree (B.A.) major in Accounting from four year college or university and three years related experience and/or training.

Compensation: $65K