Cost Accountant

Company: Ledgent
Location: Encinitas
Posted on: February 15, 2021

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to cost accounting and analyzing manufacturing variances, inventory analysis, standard costing, excess and obsolete inventory, CapEx, and accounting functions. It will be remote to start and will need to be back in the office, but that is TBD!Responsibilities* Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)* Designs, systematizes, implements, and maintains systems to provide visibility, control, and compliance with company policy, government regulations, and to minimize manual recording* Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes* Proactive analysis of Cost of Sales expenses purchased and manufacturing variances * Perform monthly/quarterly closing activities including but not limited to, reconciling the perpetual inventory reports to the general ledger, cost of sales variance analysis, valuation of capitalized variances, inventory reserve calculations, and sales tax.* Compiles cost of sales data for use in developing operating budgets and monthly forecasts.* Analyzes sales tax transactions and prepares reports required by outside sales tax agencies* GL and Balance Sheet ReconciliationsQualifications* 3+--years' experience in Manufacturing* BA Degree in Finance or Accounting* 2+ years in a true Cost Accounting role* Good presence, communication, self-assured, Analytical, someone who can multi-task* Someone who can identify areas of improvement and come up with quality solutions, and then discuss and articulate to management* Strong technical skills and advanced Excel user* MPA or CPA preferred

Keywords: Ledgent, Encinitas , Cost Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Encinitas, California