Job Summary:

To maintain and develop cost accounting systems, analyze manufacturing and operational costs, and prepare reports for management that identify cost-saving opportunities and explain variances.

Key Duties:

- Develop, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of the company's cost accounting system and related ledgers.

- Analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead.

- Perform periodic and variance analysis, comparing standard costs to actual costs to ensure cost efficiency, and explaining variances to management.

- Analyze and report on gross margin, product profitability, and other financial metrics.

- Compile cost information to support the preparation of annual budgets.

- Develop cost forecasts and projections.

- Analyze inventory trends and manage inventory costs.

- Conduct physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.

- Recommend cost efficiencies for new products or processes.

- Work with operations and other departments to identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved efficiency.

- Analyze changes in product design, materials, or methods to determine cost effects.

- Perform month-end closing activities, including journal entries and account analysis.

- Provide timely and accurate financial data to support management decisions.

- Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards