Cost Accountant

Cost AccountantType: 6+ Months Contract with possibility to hire full time Location: Salt Lake City UT Job description Responsible for participating in the planning, implementation and maintenance of the cost accounting system. Major responsibilities include accurate and timely analysis, as well as reporting and compliance activities. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics Quality System. Create, implement and monitor cost / management accounting system and procedures. Responsible for monitoring and reporting on manufacturing budgets and variances. Participates in and prepares Bill of Material (BOM) set up, maintenance and costing review for manufactured items. Maintains integrity of general ledger transactions. Responsible for analyzing, reconciling, and reviewing inventory valuation reports. Performs account analysis and reconciliations. Prepares recommendations, supports and implements alternatives to work processes that will increase efficiencies and quality of financial reporting. Monitors inventory activities from purchase of raw material through the production process to finished goods. Prepares cost and variance analysis associated with the month, quarter and year-end close, prepares related reports, and meets reporting deadlines. Development of product cost models: material usage, material cost, equipment requirements, and labor rates, labor cycle times, overhead, tooling, and capital requirements for new business or changes to current business. Training and Education Bachelors degree in accounting or related degree with emphasis in cost accounting, audit, or operations. Experience MUST have minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience in a Manufacturing Environment. In depth knowledge of Cost Accounting and business systems and best practices. Use of SQL in data analysis. Proficient at Microsoft Office. Strong internal customer service skills. Demonstrated strong project management and time management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.