Cost Analyst

Description

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.

Durcon is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.