About the role
- Prepare documents and interpret financial information regarding cost improvements for managers, executives, and C-Suite executives
- Maintain company accounting procedures and processes
- Present cost estimates and budgets for new purchases
- Accurate record and update existing and new purchased materials and goods
- Compile documentation on standard costs and company production costs
- Assist in audits and general ledger preparation
- Forecasts and plans future purchasing costs according to fiscal needs
- Develop and maintain cost accounting system, documentation, and records
- Determine costs and efficiency of company purchasing activities
- Review costs for all external inventory, labor, and material purchases
- Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings
- Collect and compile purchasing data for analysis
- Prepare and complete internal cost audits
- Review and document inventory and material purchases
- Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business with an emphasis in accounting, or a related field preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required; all state certifications met previous accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience
- Experience with QuickBooks or MAPICS
- Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Accurate and precise attention to detail
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently