Cost Analyst

Provide analytical financial support for a leading technology firm

Responsibilities:

• Collect, organize and analyze data regarding actual and projected manufacturing costs, labor, scrap, raw material, and efficiency metrics to determine the cost, trends and effects on the business.
• Support and organize physical inventories and cycle counts, monitoring inventory levels, and calculating costs of excess and obsolete items.
• Prepare overhead and other rates to support internal planning and analysis. Prepare rate submissions for the DCAA/DCMA and providing audit support.
• Prepare margin analysis reports to support special projects.
• Fully support the month-to-month forecast process and variance analysis at month-end close.
• Prepare analysis to support the division’s Annual Plan.
• Participate in the budget development process.
• Play an active role in day-to-day Finance operations and actively participating in continuous improvement programs.
  
  Requirements:
  
• 2+ years public accounting / industry experience
• Government contract accounting experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills using Excel.
• Knowledge with ERP systems; experience with Infor or BAAN software preferred.
• BS/BA (Finance / Accounting / Business or related discipline). CPA preferred
  
  For immediate consideration, please forward resume and contact details to: info@ashtonlanegroup.com
  
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