Manufacturing company in Spokane, WA is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant to join the team. APPLY TODAY!

　　Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

　　Multiple Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance options

　　Quarterly/Annual bonuses. Profit sharing based on company performance: Roughly 8-20% payouts (average 12%) if company hits goals

　　Immediately vested 401k with 3.5% employer matching funded every payroll

　　2 weeks of PTO with separate sick time and paid holidays

　　Multiple HSA Plans

　　Pet insurance

　　Top Skills' Details

　　3+ years of cost accounting experience

　　Strong knowledge of costing methodologies: standard, actual, COGS, WIP

　　Analytical skills including variance analysis as it relates to manufacturing projects

　　Strong excel skills: Pivot Tables/VLOOKUPs

　　Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant studies

　　Inventory/cycle counting experience

　　Experience putting together financial presentations to relay complex financial information to non-accountants

　　Exposure to the General Ledger and MEC

　　Experience with Infor Visual Manufacturing ERP

　　Description:

　　The Cost Accountant performs monthly manufacturing cost and inventory analysis, assists with financial statement preparation and analysis, account reconciliations, general accounting support, and special projects or tasks, as assigned. This position also prepares various reports for management, assists the Accounting department as a whole by providing back-up for all functions, and provides support to the Controller as required.

　　Consolidate, analyze, evaluate and report product line and business unit profitability on a monthly basis to meet all requirements of plant and divisional leadership. This includes identification and explanation of causes for significant cost deviation.

　　Track and analyze all inventory elements of product cost and ensure inventory valuation is stated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as well as division and corporate policies.

　　Maintain and oversee inventory control processes for all inventory categories.

　　Provide regular, timely analysis and evaluation of production and post-production efficiencies to enhance managements’ understanding of the state of the business

　　Monitor variation and trends in actual production costs compared to bill-of-material standards and/or estimates. Recommend standard changes or corrective action in the production process where necessary to attain desired standards.

　　Monitor machinery job-cost estimates to ascertain all appropriate cost elements are factored into the job profit potential. Enter job cost estimates into the manufacturing system.

　　Provide recommendations on improvements in plant throughput and flow while also identifying opportunities for cost and working capital reduction.

　　Participate in the monthly financial closing by providing Finance leadership with the P&L elements related to operational costs including cost of sales, manufacturing variances, warranty, and R&D; in addition, provide balance sheet elements related to inventory, reserves for obsolescence and other known cost reserves.

　　Collaborate with Finance leadership on development of the annual preparation of standard labor, overhead burden rates, related inventory revaluation, divisional budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.

　　Maintain an effective working relationship with key production, purchasing, engineering and service personnel to enhance inter-organization communication and promote attainment of overall organizational goals.

　　Complete account reconciliations for all product costs and inventory-related accounts.

　　Engage in and support the organization’s continuous improvement culture.

　　Provide assistance on special projects, as requested.

　　About Aston Carter:

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　　At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

　　Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

　　The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

　　If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.