Job Title: Cost Accountant

Property of: CJ Bio America

          1946 Harvest Ave.

          Fort Dodge, Iowa  50501

Job #: ADM_F_Cost Accountant

REV: 1/8/25

Department: Finance

Reports to: Manager of Finance and Accounting 

Career Path: P

Function: Accounting

■Full-Time        

■ Exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for leading monthly cost closing/profitability analysis.  

Summary of Essential Job 

Functions

Regularly communicates internally or externally with headquarters in Korea to provide financial information and any other particular (financial) reporting purposes;

Perform monthly product cost closing/profitability analysis;

Analyze and manage cost accounting data;

Prepare and analyze periodical HQ management full package reports;

Support annual management planning, including budget;

Work closely with other teams and communicate variance root causes;

Responsible for managing SAP CO module data, while monitoring other modules;

Support year-end financial audit and quarterly review process;

Responsible for periodic standard cost planning;

Work with Finance manager for managing finance/accounting related compliance tasks.

Prepare, review and analyze inventory evaluation, counts, and inventory roll forward;

Support financial accounting issues;

Review and analyze capital expenditure transactions;

Work on special projects as assigned;

Performs other duties as assigned;  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

Bilingual in Korean and English preferred

SAP

Ability to meet and adhere to deadlines

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel

Critical thinking, multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills

Attention to detail

Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, unless business needs require additional hours worked;

This position will require extended work hours during monthly, quarterly and annual closings;

The position operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment;

This position does not supervise the work of others;

Minimal travel is expected for this position;

Ability to lift up to 25lbs as needed

Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 95% of shift;

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field;

Bilingual in Korean and English preferred;

0-3 years related work experience;

SAP experience preferred;