Cost Analyst jobs in Columbia, SC

Essential Functions

Responsible for development and maintenance of cost accounting systems which includes: (1) bills of materials and routings input, review, and verification (2) provision of cost estimates/analyses for potential new products and changes to existing products (3) variance analyses.

Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process as it relates to material rates, sales/costs analyses, etc.

Maintain and update standard cost data to ensure that all standard costs are accurate and reflect current manufacturing process

Routinely perform “actual” cost studies/cost audits to identify areas of possible cost savings/reductions and to maximize profitability

Responsible for generating, maintaining, and analyzing reports and data for monthly business unit reviews and business process improvement

Monthly trend analysis

Participate in manufacturing planning, logistics and operations meetings and reconcile production data to financial reporting through job closing process

Accurate and timely analysis of Inventory, Margins, Absorption Rates

Best Practices cost savings and validation

Perform appropriate risk and sensitivity analyss

Provide complete and accurate Key Performance Indicators weekly to drive execution

Communicate with cross functional teams to build robust business case assumptions

Assist in the physical inventory process/reconciliation/revaluation

Assist with analysis of capital requests

Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the company, the Corporation and the community; maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for performance of all assigned duties

Secondary Functions

Identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change when needed Plan and participate in the preparation of the annual plan, budgeting, and forecasting

Assist in the collection/analysis of data for the Annual Plan Process and Monthly forecasting process

Provide cost and general ledger accounting support during the month end close process to include operational management reporting, journal entries, account analysis and reconciliation, and actual vs. budget analysis

Provide historical information by product

Become proficient at creating and validating cost models

Other duties as assigned as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• West Columbia, SC 29169: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person