Sr. Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant

Want to work and play in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains? Cascade Designs, home to Therm-a-Rest, MSR, Platypus, SealLine, PackTowl and VariLite, is now headquartered in Reno, NV. Just over an hour from Lake Tahoe with 300 days of sunshine each year, this is the perfect work and play destination for outdoor adventurers at every level. We are seeking passionate, driven, curious people who not only love the outdoors but strive to bring the same passion and curiosity into their work with them every day.

We are currently seeking a Senior Cost Accountant.

As a member of the Finance team this role will report to the Vice President of Finance and will be responsible for the proper valuation of inventory and cost of goods sold and the dissemination of relevant weekly, monthly and annual reports to key operation personnel.

Essential job functions

1. Daily work with operations and accounting teams to provide standard inventory costing.
2. Responsible for operational month and year end processes including rolling all costs. Responsible for meeting month end deadlines and conducting various analyses including overhead, obsolescence, work-order variances, inspection, and in-transit inventory account reconciliation.
3. Daily work with across the organization to resolve various issues and facilitate proper resolutions.
4. Provide multiple prepared by client schedules and perform analysis to assist the annual audit.
5. Provide various weekly reports to operations including direct labor, purchase price variance and cost of quality. Work with operations to research and resolve various issues from these reports.
6. Looks for continual improvement across accounting processes and coordinates more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team and/or with cross functional department partners.
7. Key liaison for Transfer Pricing with Cascade Designs, Ltd.
8. Responsible for annual cost updates.
9. Responsible for LIFO reserve schedules.
10. Work with Finance leadership on various projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements

Education and Experience

• BA in Accounting, Finance or similar field with 4 - 7 years of experience required
• At least two years of experience in cost accounting required.
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE preferred).
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• General accounting professional level, including journal entries and reporting responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must have knowledge of standard cost systems.
• Significant analytical skillset, including the utilization of BI and reporting tools
• Proficient with Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Other Important Requirements

• Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Detailed oriented and analytical.
• Must be flexible to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships.
• High level of business acumen.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

People Management Responsibilities

None

Some of our amazing benefits include...

• 3 weeks paid time off per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 3 Floating holidays
• Great health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(K) with company matching
• Life insurance paid by Cascade Designs
• Activity Gear Loaner Program and discounts on products purchased through Pro Deals
• $100 to spend on Cascades Designs products and an employee discount on all Cascade Designs gear!

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Cascade Designs Inc.

Cascade Designs began in 1972 with the simple desire to provide a more comfortable night outdoors. Since then, we have grown to become the parent company of some of the most respected brands in the outdoor industry. Though much has changed over the years, our methods for achieving excellence have not. We believe that manufacturing many of our products in our own U.S. and European facilities is an essential element in maintaining the quality users deserve, and that by striving to exceed our customers' expectations of service, we will be successful for many years to come.

Our core purpose is to provide innovative, useful and long-lasting products that improve the adventures and wellbeing of our customers.

Cascade Designs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.