Cost Accountant
AVI-SPL

Description

Responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze cost information, records and reports to ensure the accuracy of information, integrity of accounting policies and procedures.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Execute monthly accounting close activities and deliverables (i.e. journal entries, account reconciliations and reporting)
• Perform monthly analysis of income statement accounts with variance analysis
• Report on actual cost versus standard cost analysis
• Identifies, researches, and resolves items/issues impacting the financial statements
• Prepare and review financial schedules
• Perform Ad hoc financial projects and reporting
• Provide accounting support to various departments and offices
• Conducts monthly variance analysis for assigned accounts
• Assist in the completion of the monthly consolidation process
• Assist with external audit preparations and audit process
• Maintain proper documentation of monthly data and analysis
• Assist in special projects, process improvement and technical accounting research
• Coordinate deliverables and communicate cost accounting issues to management
• Contribute to improving process workflows and maintaining system administration

Other duties assigned as needed

Skills and Abilities
• Ability to analyze and create data models that can be articulated to senior management
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to act as a change agent, leading the improvement of control and efficiency enhancements
• Excellent strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate time management skills with attention to detail
• Detail oriented and capable of analyzing complex financial/operational data
• Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in PC/Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint)
• Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of the organization
• Self-starter capable of working independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities Education and/or Experience
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field required
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a corporate accounting organization
• Experience operating in a multi-state and/or complex matrix business environment
• Intermediate/Advanced experience with General Ledger Programs (Sage), and Financial Reporting applications (TM1)

Working Environment 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