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.