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Cost Accountant
- Sauer Brands, Inc.
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Richmond, VA
FULL_TIME
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We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team!
Overall Goal of Cost Accountant Position:
Support the Senior Manager of Cost & Operational Accounting and management to improve the accuracy & processes involved in the standard cost accounting system and to help make OurRecipe@SauerBrands.
Job Summary of the Cost Accountant:
The Cost Accountant is responsible for assisting and maintaining the standard cost accounting system. This position requires a thorough understanding of manufacturing operations and generally accepted accounting practices. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Cost & Operational Accounting in our Richmond headquarters and requires interaction with all levels of the organization. In the first year approximately 65% travel will be necessary, depending on where the applicant lives.
Cost Accountant Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform time studies associated with the production of Finished Goods and In-Process products at the company’s four manufacturing sites (Richmond, VA, Mauldin, SC, New Century, KS, San Louis Obispo, CA) to validate the accuracy of the routings used in the manufacturing process.
- Review and analyze the Bills of Materials for the Finished Goods and In-Process products to ensure the accuracy of the standard costs.
- Assist in the review, analysis, and reporting of the plants’ production variances and inventories on a monthly basis.
- Support management in the reporting of Cost of Goods Sold and gross margins for the business units and manufacturing sites.
- Assist the Senior Cost Accounting Manager with the reconciliation of perpetual inventories on a monthly basis and reporting of Purchase Price Variances.
- Analyze the standard costs of the Finished Goods products to determine accuracy of profitability.
- Review financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be communicated to management’s attention.
- Assist the Senior Cost Accounting Manager during the budget process including the calculation of Direct Labor and Overhead rates for each site.
- Participate in the plant sites’ Cycle Count Inventory adjustments and Physical Count Inventory adjustments.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned by management.
- Recommend changes to the site’s routings for Finished Goods and In-Process products based on the time studies to improve the accuracy of the standard costs.
- Based on the analysis of the products’ Bill of Materials, propose changes which will result in more accurate costs.
- Propose revisions to the plants’ manufacturing processes to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
- Develop new reports to analyze Cost of Goods Sold, Gross Margins, standard costs, and Purchase Price Variances.
- Personal interaction, communication and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrand
- Personal Characteristics
- Professional Demeanor
- Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”.
- Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality.
- Overall confidence in one’s ability and comfortable communicating the facts.
- Smart, creative and inquisitive
- Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking.
- No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.
- Dependable team player with positive attitude
- Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
- Passion for organization, and attention to details
- Performance History
- Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities.
- Stellar references based on contributions and performance.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas.
- IT Savvy
- Must possess strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel. PeopleSoft a plus.
- A developed understanding of the standard costing process and the ability to research Cost issues.
- Ability to work with data using data analysis tools, Power BI experience a plus.
- Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and prioritize responsibilities.
- Must be able to work independently and perform at a high level in a fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
- Ability to anticipate work requirements and follow through with minimum direction.
- Meticulous with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
- A minimum 2 years’ experience in Cost Accounting, or industrial manufacturing environment.
- Experience in Standard Cost systems.
- Experience in food or beverage business a plus.
Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
- 401K
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- Vacation,Sick Days and Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee and Dependent
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Disability Insurance
- Other Voluntary Insurance Options
- 28 Days Ago
Cost Accountant
- StyleCraft Homes
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Richmond, VA
FULL_TIME
- Join our dynamic team at StyleCraft, a leading residential homebuilding company dedicated to building communities within Richmond, VA. We're seeking a talented Cost Accountant to join our accounting d...
- 28 Days Ago
Cost Accountant
- Eastman Chemical Company
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Fieldale, VA
FULL_TIME
- Cost Accountant Job Requisition ID: 51223 Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose...
- 29 Days Ago
Cost Accountant
- Allan Myers, Inc
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Fairfax, VA
OTHER
- Responsibilities Allan Myers is looking for a dedicated and meticulous Construction Cost Accountant with experience in construction accounting and the ambition to work hard on big, exciting projects. ...
- 5 Days Ago
Cost Accountant
- Flex
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Henrico, VA
FULL_TIME
- To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Cost Accountant located in Henrico, VA.Reporting to the Controller, the Cost Accountant...
- 5 Days Ago
Cost Accountant
- Eastman
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Fieldale, VA
FULL_TIME
- Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a mat...
- 6 Days Ago
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- PeopleShare
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- Top Quality Recruitment (TQR)
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About Virginia
Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)), officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of ...
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Income Estimation for Cost Accountant jobs
$62,902 to $78,825
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What does a Cost Accountant do?
Cost Accountant in West Caldwell, NJ
Collect data and prepare reports for material purchases, labor costs, equipment depreciation and repair, assembly, and operating expenses.
July 28, 2022
Cost Accountant in Waukesha, WI
Collaborate with Operations in developing, monitoring and making recommendations regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
April 29, 2023
Cost Accountant in Sparta, WI
Maintains standard costs and reviews standard and actual costs for inaccuracies including variance analysis, treating these in accordance with GAAP.
April 01, 2023