Cost Accountant - South Gate, United States - Flag Solutions

Flag Solutions
Flag Solutions
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South Gate, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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FLAG's mission is to show our contractors & clients the best this industry can offer by upholding our principles of leadership, service, and exceptionalism.


For a Best-in-Class experience, partner with FLAG and allow us to demonstrate how we're changing the industry, and how we can do the same for you.

We are looking to hire a
Junior Cost Accountant
in the city of South Gate, CA.
This is a _contract to hire_** opportunity to join our Accounting department.


Schedule: 8am-4:30pm


Pay:
$30-35/hour

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Cost Accountant to join our finance team.

As a Junior Cost Accountant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy of our cost accounting processes and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making within the organization.

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Cost Analysis and Reporting:


  • Analyze manufacturing and production costs to identify variances and discrepancies.
  • Prepare detailed cost reports and analyses to provide management with insights into cost drivers and trends.
  • Monitor inventory levels and reconcile inventory accounts to ensure accuracy.
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Standard Costing:


  • Establish and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
  • Update standard costs regularly to reflect changes in production processes or market conditions.
  • Analyze deviations from standard costs and investigate root causes.
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Budgeting and Forecasting:


  • Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts, particularly related to manufacturing costs.
  • Provide support to department heads in understanding their cost budgets and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
  • Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast and provide variance analysis.
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Product Costing:


  • Calculate the cost of new products or product variations, including materials, labor, and overhead.
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure accurate costing of new products and timely launch.
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Process Improvement:


  • Identify opportunities to improve cost accounting processes and systems.
  • Develop and implement cost control measures to optimize manufacturing efficiencies and reduce costs.
  • Streamline reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
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Compliance and Audit Support:


  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations related to cost accounting.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation and explanations.

Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 35 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Proficiency in cost accounting principles and practices.
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; prefferably SAP ERP system.
  • Experience in configuring and utilizing SAP ERP system for cost accounting, inventory management, and reporting.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
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