Cost Analyst

Collect, organize and analyze data regarding actual and projected manufacturing costs, labor, scrap, raw material, and efficiency metrics to determine the cost, trends and effects on the business. Support and organize physical inventories and cycle counts, monitoring inventory levels, and calculating costs of excess and obsolete items.

Provide analytical financial support for a leading technology firm
 
Responsibilities:
 

• Collect, organize and analyze data regarding actual and projected manufacturing costs, labor, scrap, raw material, and efficiency metrics to determine the cost, trends and effects on the business.
• Support and organize physical inventories and cycle counts, monitoring inventory levels, and calculating costs of excess and obsolete items.
• Prepare overhead and other rates to support internal planning and analysis. Prepare rate submissions for the DCAA/DCMA and providing audit support.
• Prepare margin analysis reports to support special projects.
• Fully support the month-to-month forecast process and variance analysis at month-end close.
• Prepare analysis to support the division’s Annual Plan.
• Participate in the budget development process.
• Play an active role in day-to-day Finance operations and actively participating in continuous improvement programs.
   
  Requirements:
   

• 2+ years public accounting / industry experience
• Government contract accounting experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills using Excel.
• Knowledge with ERP systems; experience with Infor or BAAN software preferred.
• BS/BA (Finance / Accounting / Business or related discipline). CPA preferred
   
  For immediate consideration, please forward resume and contact details to: info@ashtonlanegroup.com
   
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