Cost Accounting Analyst

Accounting Analyst – Accounts Receivable & Cost Analysis

A detail-oriented accounting professional with strong Excel skills, solid organizational abilities, and an interest in Accounts Receivable and cost analysis.

Support daily accounting operations with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable, cost analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and backup cash management activities.

This is a full-time opportunity for a self-motivated professional ready to contribute while continuing to expand their accounting knowledge.

Join an established organization offering a collaborative and professional accounting environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad, hands-on accounting experience while working with a supportive team and contributing to important financial operations.

Collaborative, detail-focused, and growth-oriented environment that values accuracy, organization, accountability, and continuous learning.

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. Position Overview We are seeking an Accounting Analyst to join a collaborative accounting team and support key financial operations with an emphasis on Accounts Receivable and cost analysis. This position offers a diverse mix of responsibilities, including customer account management, financial reporting, cost variance analysis, reconciliations, and cash management support. The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy, manages multiple priorities effectively, and is eager to broaden their accounting experience. Key Responsibilities Accounts Receivable Process Accounts Receivable receipts and monitor aging reports, including proactive customer follow-up. Create miscellaneous A/R invoices and maintain Accounts Receivable and unapplied cash logs. Prepare daily and monthly sales reports. Generate customer statements and reconcile A/R and sales accounts. Serve as backup for daily cash management activities. Develop and maintain accounting work instruction guides. Assist with preparation of schedules for the annual audit. Cost Analysis Build and maintain standard labor and overhead costs by model. Analyze monthly cost variances and identify root causes. Update and track cost changes by part. Prepare monthly marginal profit analyses for representative models. Support cost estimates for new model proposals. Assist with preparation of the annual business plan. Compile monthly labor reports and maintain material indexes. Participate in additional accounting projects and initiatives as needed. Qualifications Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong written communication and English-language competency. Self-starter with the ability to work independently. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting experience. General accounting experience or foundational accounting knowledge preferred. Experience with BPCS or SAP preferred.