Cost Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated Cost Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturing costing principles, experience with ERP systems, and excellent Excel skills. This role will be responsible for analyzing manufacturing costs, preparing cost reports, and ensuring the accuracy of our cost accounting data.

Responsibilities :

• Assist in collecting and compiling data related to manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Accurately enter cost data into the accounting system.
• Assist in the preparation of basic cost reports (e.g., monthly, quarterly).
• Assist in maintaining the cost accounting system under the guidance of senior team members.
• Help ensure the proper allocation of costs to products and departments.
• Assist in reconciling inventory accounts and investigating discrepancies, under supervision.
• Participate in physical inventory counts.
• Prepare basic journal entries related to cost accounting.
• Assist in the preparation of supporting schedules for financial statements.
• Utilize the ERP system (SAP) to extract basic cost data.
• Ensure the accuracy of data entered into the ERP system.
• Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Provide support to other members of the finance team as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Solid understanding of manufacturing costing principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.