Junior Cost Accountant at Eagan

Job Description

Junior Cost Accountant

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1.Assist with the preparation of the monthly presentations to executive management. These presentations recap the monthly financial, operating performance and supply chain of the Mid Continent division. They are prepared using a combination of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.2.Assist with financial reporting, improving or updating current financial reports/spreadsheets.3.Financial Analysis, provide detailed plant and variance analyses for monthly and YTD results. Margin analysis using Cognos. Sales analysis using a combination of data mining software, Excel, AS400 data mining.4.Financial Analysis, help with the monitoring of purchase price variance and purchased materials standard costs and take necessary corrective actions.5.Provide assistance to Cost Accountant in the preparation and analysis of the annual operating budget and capital plan, in conjunction with other plant management members.6.Provide and publish monthly financial metrics to management and owners, such as Inventory turns, Days Sales Outstanding, scrap cost per cabinet, hours per unit, NCR?s, employee turnover, and others.7.Keeps management informed by providing activity and results reports, such as daily open back orders, weekly purchase price variance reports, and weekly inventory summaries for all plants, sales analyses, and inventory turns by plant.8.Other responsibilities as required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis job has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEA Bachelors degree (B.A., B.S.) from a four-year college or university is required. This is an entry level position so little or no experience is needed. A recent graduate would be ideal since the successful candidate will receive extensive training.COMMUNICATION/LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.OTHERDepending on geographic location, this job may require 10% - 20% travel.CORE COMPETENCIESTo perform this job successfully, this individual should demonstrate the following:REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and proportions to practical situations.COMPUTER SKILLSKnowledge of ERP systems, Data-mining software. Must be advanced user of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.PROBLEM SOLVINGIdentifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations;INTERPERSONAL SKILLSFocuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others? ideas and tries new things.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONWrites clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.TEAMWORKBalances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others? views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone?s efforts to succeed.ETHICSTreats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.MOTIVATIONSets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.PLANNING/ORGANIZINGPrioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.PROFESSIONALISMApproaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.PHYSICAL EFFORTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Country: USA, State: Minnesota, City: Eagan, Company: Norcraft Companies, LP.