Cost Accountant
Company: CIP International, Inc
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
About CIPCIP Retail specializes in creative design, engineering,
manufacturing, and installation of interior decor, customer
communication signage, and millwork for commercial environments.
Whether designing from scratch, or partnering with a design firm,
CIP Retail is driven to provide value-focused solutions to meet the
customer's budgetary requirements with the highest impact.
Combining the very latest state-of-the-art technology with
unmatched craftsmanship, CIP Retail has the experience and know-how
to produce nearly anything you can imagine.Department:
FinanceTitle: Cost AccountantDirect Report: ControllerLocation: CIP
Cincinnati officeTravel: 0%Position SummaryThe Cost Accountant
plays a key role as part of the accounting team in managing and
assisting with daily accounting tasks, including cost accounting,
fixed asset management, inventory control, and general accounting.
The Cost Accountant will also provide vital support during monthly
and year-end financial closings to ensure accurate financial
reporting in line with company policies and procedures. This
position must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing, retail
environment at a high level of accuracy with extreme attention to
detail and operate as a team player offering support and back up to
the entire accounting team.Core ResponsibilitiesCost
Accounting:Collect and analyze data on production costs,
operational expenses, labor, material, and overhead costs.Maintain
cost accounting data to ensure accurate product costing, margin
analysis, and variance reporting.Assist in setting cost standards,
reviewing bills of materials, and monitoring cost
fluctuations.Fixed Assets:Oversee the fixed assets register,
including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.Ensure
compliance with capitalization policies and accurate reporting of
capital asset transactions.Inventory Control:Support inventory
counts, reconciliations, and monitoring to ensure accurate
reporting of inventory values.Assist with maintaining accurate cost
reporting and inventory tracking.General Accounting:Perform daily
general ledger maintenance, including reconciliations, accruals,
and financial analysis.Ensure financial statements are accurate and
comply with internal controls and GAAP.Assist in audits by
preparing necessary documentation and supporting external
auditors.Additional ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable (AP):Assist in
processing vendor invoices and ensure timely and accurate payments
in accordance with company policies.Reconcile AP sub-ledger
accounts and assist with month-end accruals.Accounts Receivable
(AR):Provide support for customer invoicing, payment processing,
and collections to maintain healthy cash flow.Reconcile AR accounts
and follow up on overdue balances as needed.Financial Closing
Assistance:Provide support for the month-end and year-end closing
processes by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations,
and financial schedules.Adheres to all company policies,
procedures, and business ethics codesAptitude for problem solving
and troubleshootingBe able to work in a team environment.Other
duties as neededKnowledge and Skill RequirementsBachelor's degree
in accounting, finance, or a related field, preferred.3-5 years of
accounting experience, preferably in cost accounting, fixed assets,
AP, AR, and inventory management.Experience with ERP systems (SAGE
or Epicor experience is a plus).Strong analytical skills with
attention to detail and accuracy.Proficient in Microsoft Excel and
accounting software.Ability to work both independently and
collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Strong organizational
and communication skills.Familiarity with financial reporting and
GAAP.Experience working in a manufacturing environment.Strong
problem-solving abilities and a proactive attitudeCIP Contact
InformationOffice: 513-874-9925 / Careers@cipretail.com
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Keywords: CIP International, Inc, Covington , Cost Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Fairfield, Kentucky
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