Cost Accountant

PositionDescription

The cost accountant is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and control of general ledger accounts ensuring the accuracy of data that includes thorough review and analysis of financial records, with an emphasis in inventory, costs associated with production, margin analysis and tracing costs back to underlying activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cost Analysis Reporting

Accounting Operations

Inventory Compliance

Collaboration Process Improvement

Knowledge, Skills Abilities

Qualifications Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience is required. Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis in cost accounting is preferred. Familiarity with ERP systems is preferred.

Travel

None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel computer keyboard, objects, or tools; talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to walk and reach with hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand and frequently uses a computer keyboard. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee views computer monitor frequently.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Switchgear Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.