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Cost Accountant

CJ Bio America
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Job Title: Cost Accountant

 

Property of: CJ Bio America

          1946 Harvest Ave.

          Fort Dodge, Iowa  50501

Job #: ADM_F_Cost Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports to: Manager of Finance and Accounting 

Career Path: P 

Function: Accounting 

■Full-Time      

 

■ Exempt

 

Job Summary

Responsible for leading monthly cost closing/profitability analysis.   

 

Summary of Essential Job

Functions

  • Regularly communicates internally or externally with headquarters in Korea to provide financial information and any other particular (financial) reporting purposes;
  • Perform monthly product cost closing/profitability analysis;
  • Analyze and manage cost accounting data;
  • Prepare and analyze periodical HQ management full package reports;
  • Support annual management planning, including budget;
  • Work closely with other teams and communicate variance root causes;
  • Responsible for managing SAP CO module data, while monitoring other modules;
  • Support year-end financial audit and quarterly review process;
  • Responsible for periodic standard cost planning;
  • Work with Finance manager for managing finance/accounting related compliance tasks.
  • Prepare, review and analyze inventory evaluation, counts, and inventory roll forward;
  • Support financial accounting issues;
  • Review and analyze capital expenditure transactions;
  • Work on special projects as assigned;
  • Performs other duties as assigned;

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

  • Bilingual in Korean and English preferred
  • SAP
  • Ability to meet and adhere to deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel
  • Critical thinking, multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, unless business needs require additional hours worked;
  • This position will require extended work hours during monthly, quarterly and annual closings;
  • The position operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment;
  • This position does not supervise the work of others;
  • Minimal travel is expected for this position;
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs as needed
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 95% of shift;

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field;
  • Bilingual in Korean and English preferred;
  • 0-3 years related work experience;
  • SAP experience preferred;