Cost Accountant Job at Express Employment Professionals, Redmond, WA

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  • Express Employment Professionals
  • Redmond, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

General Summary

This role is responsible for preparing and analyzing product costs, maintaining standard costs, supporting plant-level financial close activities, and providing timely and accurate cost and inventory reporting to operations and finance leadership.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare pro forma and standard costs for new and existing products based on customer and company specifications, in accordance with guidelines established by the Finance Manager – Operations and CFO.
  • Maintain and update standard cost components, including raw materials (seafood and dry goods), labor, and overhead. Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained for all standard cost changes and that changes are accurately reflected in the ERP system.
  • Analyze historical cost performance of new and existing products and make recommendations for standard cost updates or corrections.
  • Perform detailed cost analyses and ad hoc reporting to support management decision-making, including clear explanations of variances from standard.
  • Review and analyze production work orders for accuracy and material variances; coordinate corrections as needed and complete the work order close process in a timely manner.
  • Support monthly close activities for assigned facilities by preparing inventory and production reconciliations and assisting with related journal entries to ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost variance reporting.
  • Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly reports related to manufacturing costs, inventory levels, and production variances for West Coast operations.
  • Assist with maintaining accurate perpetual inventory records and support compliance with cycle count policies and procedures in coordination with Operations and Supply Chain.
  • Collaborate closely with plant operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate costing, reporting, and continuous process improvement.
  • Performs additional duties and supports special projects periodically based on organizational needs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
  • 3-4 years of experience in cost accounting or operations finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems and standard costing methodologies
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional operations teams
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Some travel required
Company Description

We strive to understand what Job Seekers need to thrive as an Associate of Express Bellevue. We analyze their needs and skills, then pair our Job Seekers with the Bellevue Employer that fits them best. Since 2009, we've been working with Job Seekers and Employers in the King County area and we look forward to many more years of getting people back to work. The Certified Staffing Consultants on our teamwork with our clients to meet and surpass any challenges they may be facing as well as help them achieve their business goals. Some of the services we provide are temporary staffing, evaluation hire, flexible staffing, short-term or long-term contract staffing, and professional/executive recruitment in a wide range of industries.

At Express Bellevue, we understand the needs of your business and our goal is to make sure those needs are met. Without international corporate backing and local knowledge, we are able to support you and your business 100%. Our application process is simple and qualified. This four-step hiring system will help you find your next temporary, short-term, or long-term employment in Bellevue!

Company Description

We strive to understand what Job Seekers need to thrive as an Associate of Express Bellevue. We analyze their needs and skills, then pair our Job Seekers with the Bellevue Employer that fits them best. Since 2009, we've been working with Job Seekers and Employers in the King County area and we look forward to many more years of getting people back to work. The Certified Staffing Consultants on our teamwork with our clients to meet and surpass any challenges they may be facing as well as help them achieve their business goals. Some of the services we provide are temporary staffing, evaluation hire, flexible staffing, short-term or long-term contract staffing, and professional/executive recruitment in a wide range of industries.\r\n\r\nAt Express Bellevue, we understand the needs of your business and our goal is to make sure those needs are met. Without international corporate backing and local knowledge, we are able to support you and your business 100%. Our application process is simple and qualified. This four-step hiring system will help you find your next temporary, short-term, or long-term employment in Bellevue!

Job Tags

Long term contract, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours

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