Cost Accountant | US Shift | Remote/Home- Based
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✅ Permanent Work From Home setup
✅ Full-Time
✅ With PTO, Birthday Leave
✅ Choice of HMO or Insurance
✅ Annual Merit Increase
✅ Semi-annual Performance Bonuses
✅ Employee Ownership Program
About the role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to manage cost accounting activities, with a primary focus on inventory management and monitoring. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in cost accounting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to maintain accurate inventory and cost records.
The successful candidate must be willing to work on a regular US PST schedule. Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Shopify is a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, records, and documentation.
- Handle inventory-related accounting tasks, including monitoring inventory balances, conducting physical inventory counts, and managing cycle count programs.
- Analyze inventory costs and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Monitor and analyze changes in product costs and their impact on overall profitability.
- Prepare regular cost reports and analyze variances between standard and actual costs.
- Evaluate and estimate costs for new and proposed products.
- Provide management with reports and analysis on factors affecting product pricing and profitability.
- Conduct internal cost audits and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and GAAP.
- Assist with general ledger preparation and audit requirements.
- Analyze financial and cost data and maintain detailed documentation of findings.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
- At least 5 years of relevant Cost Accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and cost accounting systems.
- Experience in inventory accounting and inventory management.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Shopify is a strong advantage.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication, report-writing, and IT skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to work on a regular US PST schedule.
System requirements:
- Computer Processor: Intel 8th generation or newer/AMD Ryzen 2000 series or newer
- Memory/RAM: 16 GB
- Computer OS: Windows 11 and future enterprise operating systems
- Computer Memory/RAM: At least 16.00 GB for both primary and back up computers
- Computer OS: Windows 10
- With licensed MS Office and extra monitor
- Internet speed must be running on a 20+ Mbps wired plan (at least 10 Mbps for back up connection)
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