§ Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor.
§ Analyzing data collected and recording results
§ Analyzing the impact of changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost
§ Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
§ Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures
§ Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports
§ Making estimates of new and proposed product costs
§ Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
§ Maintaining Cost Accounting System
Must have experience working with engineering and manufacturing firm.