Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Requisition ID
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17002424
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Primary Location
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United States-Colorado-Boulder

Job Function
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Accounting & Finance

Job Posting Date
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Mar 16, 2017, 11:57:06 AM

Primary Objective of Position:

Analyze and report financial data from manufacturing activities to determine the cost of conducting business. Support manufacturing, sales and management with valuable financial information to help guide business decisions and reduce product cost. Ensure the completeness, accuracy, timeliness and quality of monthly, quarterly and annual cost reporting and analysis. Analysis includes, but is not limited to, inventory and labor cost.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
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Manage standard cost setting and maintenance for all products

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Participate in month-end close activities, including:
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Monthly inventory and reserves reconciliations and reporting
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Month-end journal entries

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Conduct periodic reporting of production and labor productivity

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Perform monthly variance analysis on cost of goods sold accounts

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Conduct costing of potential new products

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Participate in annual physical inventory process

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Assist with annual budgeting process

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Maintain internal controls

Qualifications:
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Strong analytical skills

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Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Office products

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Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

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Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with competing priorities

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Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience:
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Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment preferred

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Experience with using Oracle or other ERP system preferred

Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

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CMA, CPA or MBA preferred

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