Cost Accountant 1 Leesburg, VA EIT (Electronic Instrumentation & Technology) is looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team in our Leesburg, VA location! EIT is a Contract Manufacturer specializing in Electronic Manufacturing Services and serves customers in the sectors of Industry, Communications, Aerospace, Defense and Healthcare. Job Description: The position of Cost Accountant is responsible for establishing EIT's product and service costs according to corporate procedures and following financial compliances.
Inputs and maintains the cost accounting system
Oversees the cost control systems
Manages and interprets cost standards
Prepares cost accounting reports for presentation to top management
Gathers historical cost data (materials, labor, depreciation, operating expenses, etc.) to compare budgets with actual expenses
Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met, adhering to approved budgets
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
1 -3 years of related experience
Working knowledge of accounting in the manufacturing industry, required
Experience in general ledger and variance analysis, required
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to work with others from different functional areas of the company and auditors
Strong attention to detail
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to plan and manage multiple projects
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment
9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off
Benefits:
Excellent Health Benefits, including dental and vision
