Cost Accountant

Description

Robert Half is partnering with a thriving organization as they seek an ambitious, detail-oriented Cost Accountant. This position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work. In this role, you will analyze manufacturing costs, prepare detailed reports, and provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with various departments to drive efficiency and profitability.

Responsibilities:

- Analyze and maintain cost accounting systems, including standard cost and inventory valuation.

- Prepare comprehensive monthly reports on cost and variance analysis for materials, labor, and overhead.

- Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks, including journal entries and account reconciliations.

- Collaborate with operations to monitor production expenses, identify inefficiencies, and suggest actionable improvements.

- Track inventory movements, conduct cycle counts, and address variances to ensure accuracy.

- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by providing cost-related data and analysis.

- Perform detailed margin analysis by product line, customer, and business unit to inform strategic decisions.

- Ensure adherence to US financial regulations and internal accounting policies.

- Support capital investment evaluations and financial analysis for new product introductions.

This growing stable organization offers a competitive compensation package up to $110K and benefits. For more information and consideration, please contact Eric Murray at  or via Email ray

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Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- Minimum of 4 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

- Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, including inventory valuation and variance analysis.

- Proficiency in standard cost accounting and cost analysis methodologies.

- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

- Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail.

- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, including operations and supply chain.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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