Cost Accountant - Costing & Budgeting

ABIS is looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Cost Accountant specializing in Costing & Budgeting to join our finance department. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for managing budgeting processes, analyzing cost data, and providing accurate cost reports to support financial planning and decision-making. This role plays a key part in tracking project costs, ensuring budget adherence, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost reports, budgets, and forecasts.

• Monitor and control project costs to ensure compliance with approved budgets.

• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.

• Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings.

•   Prepare and complete internal cost audits.

• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.

• Analyze the data collected and log a detailed record of the results.

•   Analyze any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.

•   Analyze costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual costs.

• Make estimates of new and proposed costs.

•   Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.

• Assist in audits and general ledger preparation.

• Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in cost accounting, budgeting, or financial analysis.

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and budgeting techniques.

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience with ERP systems is an advantage (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365).