Job Description

Position Summary

The Cost Accountant will perform advanced cost accounting analyses to compare estimated costs to actual costs and prepare a variety of related budget reports. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Gathers and compiles cost information and maintains database concerning expenses.
• Develops systems and procedures for accumulation systems and/or cost accounting functions.
• Determines fixed costs such as salaries, rent, and insurance.
• Predicts, plans, and records variable costs such as purchases of raw material, labor, and operation costs.
• Reviews and analyzes actual costs to identify inaccuracies.
• Prepares necessary departmental and company-wide budgeting reports.
• Reviews, analyzes, and reports actual profit margins.
• Performs month-end and year-end closings with assistance.
• Determines and recommends cost-effective solutions. 
• Provides product sample costs for Marketing and General Accounting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• At least five years of progressive experience in cost accounting required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as accounting software.
• Thorough understanding of accounting procedures.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Experience with Netsuite preferred

This position is fully on-site at our West Hollywood HQ.

The compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Physical Activities

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship. 

The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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