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Cost Analyst (Need someone with Cost Accounting Background)
Summary
Title:Cost Analyst (Need someone with Cost Accounting Background)
ID:4096010
Department:Finance
Description

Position : Cost Analyst (Need someone with Cost Accounting Background)

Location : Sparks, MD

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Accounting/Finance

Level Of Experience: Entry Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

 

Job Description:

  • The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment. Reporting to Associate Director of Operations Finance, the Cost Analyst is primarily responsible for supporting Operations Finance for IDS and assists in month-end closings, budget preparation, forecasting, and monthly consolidations of KPI’s and reporting relative to IDS Operations Finance.
  • Coordinates and participates in the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes for assigned accounts.
  • Consolidate various monthly results with commentary on key drivers.
  • Provides detailed explanations and analyses on departmental spending and key drivers vs. budget and forecast on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Assists in the Monthly Inventory Reporting and E&O process
  • Performs month end duties necessary for closing the books
  • Books necessary journal entries/accruals.
  • Performs balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.
  • Conducts ad hoc projects or analyses or other duties as assigned

 

The ideal candidate will meet these qualifications:

  • B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • Minimum 2 - 3 years of relevant experience required, manufacturing industry preferred.
  • CPA / CMA / MBA or equivalent or working toward qualification is desirable.
  • Candidate should be well organized and possess good analytical and communication skills, analytical skills.
  • Candidate must be highly proficient working with Microsoft Excel and reasonably proficient with other common applications such as MS Access, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint; working knowledge of JDE and Hyperion is desirable.
  • Self-driven, proactive and seeks continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed, challenging environment with strong attention to detail.
  • Previous experience working in a highly visible role that will interact with individuals at all organizational levels, internal and external, and at remote locations.

 

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