Cost Accountant Resume
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16105 20th Avenue Ct E
Picayune, MS 39466
(444)-468-1793
c.smith@emailaddress.com
Job Objective:
Seeking to obtain a Cost Accountant position with an organization where I can utilize my accounting skills and be an asset to the employer.
Highlights of Qualifications:
Excellent ability to prepare reports and business correspondence
In depth knowledge of standard cost and inventory management
Excellent working knowledge of cost accounting
Strong knowledge of query, reporting and data analysis tools
Remarkable ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as well as a member of team
Trustworthy individual with strong ethics and integrity
Professional Experience:
Cost Accountant, August 2005 - Present
Bescast, Inc., Picayune, MS
Generated month-end cost inventory reports and analyzed as requested by management.
Ascertained that journal entries were organized to accurately report raw material.
Performed monthly test counts to verify accuracy of inventory balances by analyzing inventory for slow moving inventory.
Suggested inventory dispositions or adjustments to reserves.
Analyzed the purchase price variance account and performed standard price cost updates as necessary.
Reviewed the budgeted overhead calculation and assisted manufacturing with estimating costs for new and revisions to products.
Cost Accountant, May 2000 - July 2005
The Mergis Group, Picayune, MS
Assisted with management of all accounting functions (accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing).
Prepared and analyzed specific accounting statements and reports.
Assist with preparation of financial statements, tax reports, and other internal and external reports as required.
Prepared, researched, resolved, and computed recurring and reversing journal entries; and reconciled all bank accounts.
Coordinated with other departments to achieve cost planning targets.
Analyzed monthly operating performance and profit projections for reporting and developing action items.
Participated in closing process such as journal entry preparation on monthly and annual basis.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
