Cost Analyst

Cost Analyst

Cost Analyst

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a Cost Analyst for our client in Raleigh.  The Cost Analyst is responsible for manufacturing accounting using SAP software, including analysis of process order closures and variances.  This position will play a significant role in the month-end financial close process and will also assist with forecasting, budgeting, audits, reconciliation and ad hoc financial analysis.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyzes process order closures on a regular basis and prepares month-end material and labor statements.
  • Tracks manufacturing overhead absorption & unit production daily and provides actual vs. budget/forecast analysis for Senior Site Leadership Team.
  • Tracks manufacturing variances and reports on a biweekly basis performance at a process order and product level.
  • Reviews manufacturing variances with production weekly to ensure all raw materials are issued appropriately to the process orders.
  • Performs fixed asset inventory and reconciliation.
  • Analyzes overhead spending at the end of the month and creates proper accruals.
  • Performs journal entries for month-end close & reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
  • Assists AP vendor issues and works as liaison between site purchasing and FSS AP.
  • Supports performance excellence projects through metrics reporting of material and labor.
  • Supports temp labor accrual and reconciliation process.
  • Assists with inventory analysis and reconciliations.
  • Assists with key site projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
  • 2 – 4 years of related experience
  • Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
  • Strong Computer Skills – proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word required
  • Experience in SAP ERP system preferred
  • MBA, CPA or CMA preferred
  • Financial experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
  • Strong analytical and problem- solving skills, self-starter, independent thinker required
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

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