Cost Accountant

Company: Construction Specialties
Location: Muncy
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Construction SpecialtiesOUR COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THAT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, VETERAN'S STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWConstruction Specialties, Inc. Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconic buildings around the world-from the world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub in Manhattan. If you want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaborate with customers and colleagues to solve challenges, we're the right place for you. CS: Making Buildings Better -- Scope of Position: Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs. Make estimates of new and proposed product costs. Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To act this job successfully, an individual must be able to act each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to act the essential functions, including but not necessarily limited to the following: Responsible for the preparation and analysis of cost reports and costing audits. Examines and reviews cost records and ensures cost data is allocated correctly. Responsibilities include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Complies and prepares analysis and reports of accounting activity and data. Assist in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements,and reconciliations. Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs Maintaining Cost Accounting System Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to Establish effects on cost Making estimates of new and proposed product costs Review quotes for pricing and insure costs are current and properly reflected in agreement- Platform Solutions. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field 2 - 4 years costing experience Experience with Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment Strong financial analysis skills with excellent attention to detail Knowledge of financial reporting tools and ERP software including Microsoft Excel Effective communication, including writing, speaking and active listening Collaboration and teamwork PM21 PRIMARY LOCATION: US-PA-MuncyTRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the TimeEMPLOYEE TYPE: Full-Time RegularPI177961743

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