Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Portland, Oregon, on a Contract to permanent basis. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing and analyzing manufacturing costs, ensuring accuracy in cost accounting processes, and contributing to process improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with experience in inventory management and cost analysis to make an impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee and validate new costs associated with manufacturing processes.
• Analyze and monitor standard cost performance and identify variances such as PPV (Purchase Price Variance).
• Collaborate with various departments to route cost changes effectively and ensure proper communication.
• Conduct thorough reviews of resources to confirm cost accuracy, including assessing freight inclusions.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards.
• Utilize Excel to perform data analysis and reporting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard cost accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in inventory accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like pivot tables, VLOOKUP's, and power queries.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems proactively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team environment.