Cost Analyst - Altavista, United States - BGF Industries

Description

Primary Function: Responsible for managing and organizing capital expense projects, preparation of prospectuses,
maintaining fixed asset ledger, cost accounting for plant preparation of special studies and plant support training and maintaining gross margin costs.

Machines, Tools and Equipment used: Personal computer, calculator. telephone, high speed printer.

Materials Used: General office supplies.
Supervision: COST ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Direction Exercised: None
Job Responsibilities:

1. *Perform cost accounting and analysis for manufacturing plants, including cost control reports, trend analysis, inventory reports, yield reports, price audits and variance analysis. Ensure accuracy of standard cost elements in cost system used for all product costing, inventory valuation, gross margins and operational results.
2. *Participate in fiscal period ending closings by compiling various cost accounting data on inventories, production, variances, and G/L account reconciliations and journal entries.
3. *Provide management with product/process cost estimates on new developments and sample production and/or "what-if' cost models.
4. *Plan, prepare, and implement periodic cost budget revisions.
5. *Support plant and corporate staff by resolving questions/issues related to product and gross margin costs.
6. *Work on process improvement projects to provide better and faster response times for cost data.
7. Collect data from facilities worldwide and assemble PowerPoint Presentations for company management.
8. Any other duties as assigned by management.

* The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be
construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Essential functions are designated with an asterisk in the Job Responsibilities Section.

Authorized Training Period: As determined by Manager
Physical Requirements:
ActivityFrequency, Amount, or Description
(x) Standing: 1/4 to 1/2 hour on carpeted floor to make copies and or send faxes to plants.
(x) Sitting: 6-8 hours performing project and cost accounting functions
(x) Moving (Self): Walk to computer printer room 55' or to copy fax room 75' to pick up printouts or make copies.
(x) Climbing: None
(x) Moving Materials: Retrieve computer printouts 1/2 to 10 lbs. to office on an as needed basis.

(x) Hearing/Speaking: Must communication with others by phone and in person
(x) Reaching: Reaches up to 72' to select or return notebooks 1/2 to 7 lbs. to bookcase.
(x) Visual Acuity: Must read printed material, faxes and handwritten requests.
(x) Bending/Stooping: Retrieve or return notebooks to bookcase, bending to floor level 5 10 times day
(x) Other: Drive to plants 1-2 times per month or as needed.
(x) Fingering: Run P.C programs and operate calculator 4-5 hours per day on average.
Environmental/Safety Risk
None
Mandatory Qualifications

• AAS Degree in Accounting/Finance with a minimum of 2-4 years cost accounting experience with manufacturing facilities,
• Excellent PC skill level with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook).
• Experience with an MRP system preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
Four Year College Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Assessments: Medical as necessary

*This job is onsite each day in the Altavista, VA location.

*BGF Industries, Inc does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes sent by search firms to any employee at BGF Industries, Inc. via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of BGF Industries, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BGF Industries, Inc. as a result of the referral or through other means. Thank you for your cooperation.