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Jr. Cost Accountant
Location:
Austin, TX
Description:
ABOUT US: Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door. Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans. Our Core Values guide us in everything we do: LIGHT : L eadership, I ntegrity, G rowth & Innovation, H eart, and T eamwork. TAB offers a variety of benefits to include : 403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more. Job Summary The Cost Accountant supports the mission of Travis Association for the Blind (TAB) by performing indepth financial analysis and accurately reflecting job and product costs in the ERP manufacturing module; which allows TAB to accurately price products and remain competitive in the marketplace. This position ensures that TAB maintains accurate cost of goods sold and inventory values. Responsibilities Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice. Liaise with operations, finance and production in a business partnering capacity Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology. Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs. Appraise, evaluate, and inventory real property and equipment, recording information such as the description, value, and location of property. Provide thoughtful analysis and proactively identify areas of focus for cost savings and track anticipated product cost savings reduction plans Periodically review BOMs, routings, and item master data for establishing and maintaining standard costs Prepare monthly reports and analysis used to reconcile and validate COGS, gross margin, purchase price variance, inventory movements and balances along with various manufacturing variances Assist with forecasts and budgets relating to revenue, COGS and margin analysis Manage inventory accounting activities including working with operations to improve work order cost tracking and inventory transaction accuracy Responsible for coordinating physical inventory planning Manage internal controls including shipping and receiving cutoff Responsible to determine and update overhead analysis to determine overhead rates to apply to inventory Conduct general accounting responsibilities such as balance sheet reconciliations and closing activities Complies with and assists other employees in understanding and complying with TAB's policies and procedures. Behaves in accordance with the key behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT). Other duties such as special projects and analysis as assigned by CFO Other duties as assigned The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of cost accounting principles and practice. Knowledge of accounting software, manufacturing ERP. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Critical thinking Judgment and Decision Making Advanced Mathematics Time Management The ability to work independently or with a team as the situation dictates; requires little to no supervision The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. The ability to identify or detect a known pattern that is hidden in other distracting material The ability to communicate effectively through written form and orally. Strong ethics and discretion with confidential or sensitive information Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity Supervisory Responsibility None Communication & Contacts Required Employees, departments, managers, executives, and vendors Decision Making/Judgment Required Makes decisions as per Standard Operation Procedures and Company Policies, and uses independent judgment regarding area of responsibility; analyzes financial data and other data; regularly works with little to no supervision Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred Must have at least 5 years of experience as cost accountant Physical Requirements With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to: Endure prolonged periods of working on a computer Remain in a stationary position (stand/sit) for 6-8 hours Lift/move up to 10 lbs. at times Bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 5% of time Operate standard office equipment such as: computer, printer, scanner, phone, etc. Background Check and Drug Screen required Confirmation of COVID-19 Vaccination Status (or approved Accommodation Request) Internal and external applicants accepted Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Travis Association For The Blind/Austin Lighthouse
Industry:
Accounting & Finance
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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