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Senior Accountant - Cost Accounting
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$76,781 / year median in North Carolina
+1% projected growth
Job Description
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CMA certification, or progress toward certification, preferred.Experience:
5+ years of cost accounting or relevant experience. Experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment preferred.Travel:
10-15%Work Schedule:
This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyzes and maintains standard costs, including materials, labor, and overhead. Monitors and reports on cost variances, providing clear insights and recommendations to management. Oversees inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, and cycle count/physical inventory processes. Prepares and reviews journal entries related to cost accounting and inventory transactions. Leads month-end close activities for cost accounting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Reconciles inventory and cost-related general ledger accounts. Partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to understand cost drivers and support business decisions. Develops and maintains cost models to support pricing, forecasting, and budgeting processes. Assists in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory. Ensures compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and internal controls. Supports internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis. Assists in ERP system enhancements and implementations related to cost accounting. Performs other related duties as required and assigned. The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive? If you're energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what's possible for your future. Once you're a team member, you're supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You're officially in the driver's seat of your career, and FTI's career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success. FTI is a "merit to the core" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package. Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You're invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you're ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today! Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disabled. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug testBenefits
- Dental Insurance