Junior Cost Accountant

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