Senior Cost Analyst

Experience with manufacturing expenses + SAP

We are in need of a Senior Cost Analyst who will be tasked with utilizing extensive knowledge of cost analysis in accordance with accepted accounting principles to provide accurate product cost data to company leadership for informed decision-making. In addition, this role will involve regular Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger duties and assessments on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
The perfect candidate will be able to handle a range of accounting tasks with a focus on cost analysis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain precise Cost Accounting records for products, inventory evaluation, and cost evaluations. Set standard costs for manufactured items.
• Conduct monthly evaluations of manufacturing expenses, discrepancies, and absorption.
• Manage daily processing of Accounts Payable invoices, including coding for GL accounts, examining for cost efficiency, and digital filing.
• Process sales invoices daily (electronically).
• Handle daily tasks related to AR cash collections and applications.
• Complete monthly reconciliations of GL accounts for accruals, prepayments, bank accounts, etc.
• Assist in monthly closure procedures, including preparing journal entries.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Aid in compiling data for year-end financial audits.
• Perform other assigned tasks from management.