Cost Accountant jobs in Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE

Perform a wide variety of accounting duties. Review and analyze the general ledger, input journal entries, prepare financial statements and prepare various financial work sheets.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare journal entries and reports of variance to standard, manufacturing labor statistics and variances, inventory levels and sales orders, inventory levels compared to forecast.
• Analyze differences between actual Sales and Cost of Sales to forecast.
• Prepare and analyze Sales and Cost of Sales reports by customer and product type.
• Load prices on new catalog items and change prices on other parts to comply to published pricing lists.
• Set standard costs and ensure variances to standard cost are properly accounted for in the Strippit accounting system.
• Load standard cost for new parts into the standard cost system. Ensure that parts with production requirements have Engineering BOM’s (Bill of Materials), labor routings and specified lot sizes.
• Prepare and distribute daily operating report.
• Prepare and distribute financial statements to senior staff.
• Complete government surveys.
• Process duty drawback reimbursement.
• Assist the Corporate Controller in the planning and reporting of the monthly cycle counting of inventory, the annual Business Plan and year end reporting.
• Assist the Corporate Controller with bank audits and financial statement audits.
• Prepare reconciliation reports for parent company and subsidiaries.
• Perform other duties assigned as necessary.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS

Education / Experience

· Four (4) year Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance.

· Zero (0) to Three (3) years of experience in analytical accounting (problem solving, implementing process improvements)

Interpersonal skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Detail orientated

· Able to collaborate and interact with others

· Analytical skills

Technical skills / Special requirements

· Maintain up to date knowledge of cost accounting practices.

· Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft office environment, Work, Excel, e-mail, internal network)

· Work environment will consist of a regular office setting with occasional exposure to a manufacturing setting.

· No other employees directly report to this position.

If you are a dedicated professional looking for an opportunity to contribute to the financial success of our organization through effective cost accounting practices, we encourage you to apply. Join our team today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Akron, NY 14001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person