Jr. Cost Accountant – Bloomfield, CT

Jr. Cost Accountant – Bloomfield, CT A dynamic manufacturer is looking for a Jr. Cost Accountant to join their team in Bloomfield, CT. The Jr. Cost Accountant reports to the Sr. Cost Manager and acts as a supporting resource managing cost programs including material gains/losses, refining relationships, and inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities:

Participate in the annual cost roll by reviewing material costs and calculating direct labor and overhead rates. Prepare periodic job order variances reporting and assist with variance review. Reconcile copper ledger scrap reporting to physical scrap. Assist with monthly metals reconciliation to the ledger and bank balances. Assist with annual physical inventory count as needed. Calculate and report on cycle count accuracy and perform quarterly cycle count audits. Assist in review of Metal gains and losses. Prepare quarterly Excess and Obsolete inventory reports and coordinate scrap of obsolete items. Update item Master in M2M system as necessary. Roll standard cost for individual items as needed. Prepare various inventory turn reporting (Metal turns, inventory turns) and labor reporting. Investigate labor reporting errors; reconcile the Screw Machine Department scrap. Perform various inventory transactions in the M2M system. Monitor tooling job orders. Perform timely and accurate month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations. Provide support for an annual financial audit. Participate in preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budget. Assist in validation of budgeted headcount to production hours during annual budget process. Support the Cost Accounting Manager in review of margins and product costing. Other duties as assigned or required.

Desired Background/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting/Finance. 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated knowledge of inventory control. Demonstrated management of inventory movement controls and costing. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. Some domestic and international travel might be required. Ability to navigate Job Costing/Inventory Control System. Strong Excel skills are crucial. Good written and oral communication skills with management and personnel are necessary. Be neat and detail oriented.

Other Information:

Competitive salary: $60k–$75k Medical / dental / vision Disability & Life insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Discretionary Annual Bonus Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started! CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us. #DH

Interested candidates please reference job code 244005 when responding to this ad.