Cost Accountant

Description

Acara Solutions is hiring a Cost Accountant for our Manufacturing client in Cincinnati, OH.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Prepares, reconciles, and analyzes job cost reports and gross margin reports.
* Works with project engineers to identify significant cost variances and issues.
* Prepares and analyzes the deferred variances and overhead absorption schedules.
* Reconciles unvouchered payables and other accrued liabilities.
* Monitors inventory practices to ensure costing accuracy of Inventories and Cost of Goods Sold.
* Reconciles other accruals as needed.
* Reconciles Balance Sheet Accounts as assigned.
* Maintains the fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
* Reviews labor reporting between time tracking software and ERP system.
* Assists outside auditors in connection with audit procedures.
* Performs special accounting projects as assigned.
* Performs other miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of 2 years of practical job-related experience in cost accounting. Must be well organized with knowledge of PC applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, especially Excel), accurate data entry skills and ability to work under pressure.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.