Cost Accountant - Temporary

 

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Job Type: Temporary /Salaried - Exempt: $65,000 - $75,000 

Job Location: Kodiak HQ: Park City, Utah – On-Site/Hybrid or Remote 

 Individual base salary for this role ultimately will depend on numerous factors, including but not limited to experience, job-related skills, relevant education or training, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k, and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. This role also is eligible to participate in Kodiak's annual discretionary bonus program, which is dependent on various factors, including individual and company performance. 

 

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The Cost Accountant plays a vital role within the accounting function and is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory-related transactions and reporting, which helps to support the business in making informed decisions to drive profitability. Additionally, the Cost Accountant will ensure the timely completion of month-end closing tasks. 

  

What will the position do? 

• Collaborate closely with manufacturers and our internal operations team to review and invoice purchase orders related to finished goods using EDI and automation tools to process. 
• Collaborate closely with vendors and our internal operations team to review and invoice purchase orders related to raw materials and equipment. 
• Validate rates on purchase orders match invoices before processing and work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues. 
• Validate rates on finished goods invoices match cost card pricing and work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues 
• Collaborate closely with manufacturers and our internal R&D team to review and invoice purchase orders related to R&D spend (plant trials, testing). 
• Collaborate closely with freight and warehousing vendors to review and process bills via CSV uploads. 
• Collaborate closely with packaging vendors to review and process bills. 
• Own and understand vendor accounts and terms, internal and external stakeholders, and bill to payment process. 
• Setup new vendors and assist in processing setup forms. 
• Manage inventory and logistics email accounts. 
• Reconcile vendor statements and general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies and perform month-end timely analysis (e.g. accruals or fluctuation analysis). 
• Monitor and review accounting transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. 
• Assist with month-end close processes such as reconciliations and accruals. 
• Support annual audits by providing information and responses to auditors. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 
• Pull and analyze ad hoc reports as required. 

 

What are we looking for:  

• Accounting degree 
• 2+ years' experience in accounting and/or inventory management 
• Demonstrates a high level of personal accountability and follow-through 
• Exhibits strong organizational skills with consistent attention to detail 
• Communicates effectively in both written and verbal settings 
• Performs well in a fast-paced, scaling organization 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis 

  
 

Ideally you may also have: 

• Experience in NetSuite 
• Previous experience in cost accounting 

   

This role is based in our headquarters near the ski slopes and mountain trails of Park City, Utah, where we have a hybrid work schedule, OR remote for the right candidate.  This temporary role offers the following benefits:  

• Medical/dental/vision plans    
• FSA & HSA accounts 
• Life & ADD Insurance 
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• A company fleet of snowboards and other equipment  
• All-you-can-eat flapjacks   
• Casual dress code