| Job Title |
Accountant, Cost |
| Job Description |
Applies Principles Of Cost Accounting To Conduct Studies Which
Provide Detailed Cost Information Not Supplied By General
Accounting Systems: Plans Study And Collects Data To Determine
Costs Of Business Activity, Such As Raw Material Purchases,
Inventory, And Labor. Analyzes Data Obtained And Records
Results, Using Computer. Analyzes Changes In Product Design, Raw
Materials, Manufacturing Methods, Or Services Provided, To
Determine Effects On Costs. Analyzes Actual Manufacturing Costs
And Prepares Periodic Report Comparing Standard Costs To Actual
Production Costs. Provides Management With Reports Specifying
And Comparing Factors Affecting Prices And Profitability Of
Products Or Services. May Develop And Install Manual Or
Computer-based Cost Accounting System. May Specialize In
Analyzing Costs Relating To Public Utility Rate Schedule And Be
Designated Rate Engineer (profess. & Kin.). May Specialize In
Appraisal And Evaluation Of Real Property Or Equipment For Sale,
Acquisition, Or Tax Purposes For Public Utility And Be
Designated Valuation Engineer (profess. & Kin.).
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