Senior Cost Accountant Analyst

Senior Cost Accountant AnalystLocation: Richmond, VAJob Type: Direct HireCompensation: $80,000 - $90,000 Per YearThe Senior Cost Accountant Analyst will be responsible for:Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor.Analyzing data collected and recording resultsAnalyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on costAnalyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costsRecording cost information for use in controlling expendituresAnalyzing audits of costs and preparing reportsMaking estimates of new and proposed product costsProviding management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.Maintaining Cost Accounting SystemAssisting in month end close of the General LedgerConducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count programReconciles finished goods inventoriesThe right Cost Accountant/Cost Analyst will have the following qualifications:Minimum of 2 solid years of Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing EnvironmentBachelors Degree in AccountingMust have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principals.Computer literate – Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and WordExperience with MAPICS a plusExperience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standardsAbility to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports