Cost Accountant

Job Summary: The Cost Accountant will collect and analyze financial information related to the organization’s expenses, seeking ways to improve accuracy of budgets and forecasts, and to decrease the cost of assigned departments and projects.
Duties/Responsibilities: * Analyzes expenses and cost transactions; ensures that transactions are recorded accurately and assigned to the appropriate projects and departments.
* Provides detailed financial analysis and reports of expenses, includes breakdowns of project costs, forecasts of remaining expenses, and opportunities to increase efficiency.
* Conducts market research as needed to recommend changes to pricing or business models.
* Prepares periodic cost reconciliation reports tracking data such as changing labor and supply costs.
* Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities: * Excellent analytical skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required.
At least three years of related experience required.
Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Personal attributes required include: • High level of attention to detail, aptitude for planning/managing deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality over all finance and accounting matters and information.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to various levels in the organization.
• Creative approach to problem solving and the ability to think "out of the box".
Should have an intellectual curiosity and drive to research issues and suggest solutions.
• Must be self-motivated and function independently, driven towards superior effort and performance and the desire to work in a very dynamic environment.
• Strong commitment to a team approach and awareness of team and individual success dependencies.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Accounting: 3 years (Required) * Cost accounting: 3 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Monett, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person