Cost Analyst

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a Cost Analyst for our client in Raleigh. The Cost Analyst is responsible for manufacturing accounting using SAP software, including analysis of process order closures and variances. This position will play a significant role in the month-end financial close process and will also assist with forecasting, budgeting, audits, reconciliation and ad hoc financial analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes process order closures on a regular basis and prepares month-end material and labor statements.
• Tracks manufacturing overhead absorption & unit production daily and provides actual vs. budget/forecast analysis for Senior Site Leadership Team.
• Tracks manufacturing variances and reports on a biweekly basis performance at a process order and product level.
• Reviews manufacturing variances with production weekly to ensure all raw materials are issued appropriately to the process orders.
• Performs fixed asset inventory and reconciliation.
• Analyzes overhead spending at the end of the month and creates proper accruals.
• Performs journal entries for month-end close & reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Assists AP vendor issues and works as liaison between site purchasing and FSS AP.
• Supports performance excellence projects through metrics reporting of material and labor.
• Supports temp labor accrual and reconciliation process.
• Assists with inventory analysis and reconciliations.
• Assists with key site projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• 2 – 4 years of related experience
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Strong Computer Skills – proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word required
• Experience in SAP ERP system preferred
• MBA, CPA or CMA preferred
• Financial experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills, self-starter, independent thinker required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal