A cost accountant is an accountant who specializes in analyzing costs related to accounting, budgeting, taxation, and other financial activities.
Cost accountants typically work within a corporation’s finance department.
They analyze costs related to accounting and are assigned the responsibility of making recommendations that reduce costs and maximize profits.
Cost accountants’ duties range from cost-of-goods-sold analyses to developing budgets.
The job of a cost accountant also includes analyzing and recommending ways to reduce inventory levels.
For example, if cost accountants believe that a company does not need to purchase inventory in December, they may recommend that the company not purchase any inventory in December
Cost Accountant Job Description
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We're looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in cost accounting and be able to provide accurate and timely financial information.
Cost Accountant Duties:
- Assist in monitoring project progress on a regular basis
- Calculate project costs and compare them to original estimates
- Assist in preparation of cost reports and budget adjustments
- Use appropriate cost estimating methods, such as ABC or CPM, to determine construction costs
- Develop and maintain specific cost control systems for a new construction project
- Prepare cost estimates for project development
- Identify, compile and analyze data
- Report and summarize findings
Cost Accountant Responsibilities:
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports by compiling and analyzing operating and financial data and trends; coordinating with payroll and accounting staff on cost-related questions
- Maintain accurate inventory data by reviewing physical counts, invoices, and purchase orders
- Validate vendor invoices, purchase orders, and job costing reports
- Instruct, train, and motivate subordinates, and participate in performance evaluations
- Perform other job-related duties as required
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Requirements And Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- 3+ years’ relevant cost accounting and/or budgeting experience including leadership experience
- Ability to work effectively across multiple departments
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of management
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