Cost Accountant

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Our client, SOLX, is looking for a Cost Accountant. 

Job Description: Cost Accountant

FLSA Classification: Professional

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Approved By: Kirk Crow, CFO

Approval Date: June 12, 2025

Human Resources: M. De Jesús Director Human Resources

Job Summary:

The Cost Accountant is responsible for planning, analysing, and controlling cost data to support strategic decision-making and ensure financial efficiency. This role plays a key part in budgeting, cost control, and profitability analysis. This position reports into a remote Finance Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cost accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with accounting standards
• Track and manage expenses related to the production of solar panels in NetSuite and generate materials that impact budgeting, efficiency, and profitability
• Analyze and interpret financial data, including inventory costing and revenue recognition for inventory sales
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provide training and support to staff on NetSuite and cost accounting procedures
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly close and year-end audits
• Analyse manufacturing and operational costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Prepare cost estimates and standard costs for products and services.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, documentation, and records.
• Conduct margin analysis, variance analysis (standard vs. actual costs), and inventory valuation.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor inventory transactions and conduct periodic physical inventories.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and relevant accounting standards.
• Provide detailed reports and recommendations to management for cost reduction and process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in cost accounting or a related financial role, preferably I a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial reporting, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fully Bilingual English/Spanish

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with activity-based costing and lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with standard costing methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
• Experience providing training non-finance teams in ERP and Finance related matters

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