Tech Stack
MS Excel
Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our accounting department. You’ll be responsible for performing cost analyses and preparing budget reports.
You should possess excellent analytical skills along with the ability to combine different data and calculate profit margins. Our ideal candidate should also be able to create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for our company.
Ultimately, you should build updated databases and manage cost information to maximize profitability for our company.
Responsibilities
- Collecting cost information and maintaining an expenses database
- Constructing data accumulation systems
- Determining fixed costs (e.g. salaries, rent, and insurance)
- Planning and recording variable costs (e.g. purchases of raw material and operations costs)
- Reviewing standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
- Preparing budgeting reports (for the company and for each department)
- Analyzing and reporting profit margins
- Preparing (monthly, quarterly, and annual) cost forecasts
- Assisting in month-end and year-end closing
- Identifying and recommending cost-effective solutions
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant, or similar role
- Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
- In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience with accounting software, like FreshBooks and Zoho
- Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
- Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
- Strong time management skills
- Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
- BSc degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant study
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic accounting department
- Professional growth and development
About the Company
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