Cost Accountant

Entry-level Cost Accounting role with broad accounting exposure through cross-functional collaboration Analyzes material, labor, or other expenses to determine production costs, cost of sales, or other cost-related performance measures Captures and classifies cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines, projects, or departments Compares actual costs to historical or projected costs and reports on variance Provides cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting May participate in or oversee regular inventory cycle counts Requirements Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance; attitude and experience considered 0-3 years of business experience Basic accounting knowledge required Strong knowledge of Excel and experience working with ERP and/or MRP systems Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize Ability to handle multiple critical priorities with competing deadlines Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence stakeholders in operational and nonoperational groups Core Competencies Demonstrates strong analytical skills in cost accounting, with the ability to capture and classify cost data effectively. Proficient in Excel and experienced with ERP and MRP systems to support financial reporting and business decision-making. Highest-signal resume keywords Cost Analysis Excel Proficiency ERP Systems Experience Critical Thinking Time Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Cost Accounting Data Classification Variance Reporting Financial Reporting Inventory Cycle Counts Soft Skills Problem-Solving Prioritization Stakeholder Influence Certifications & Qualifications Associate's Degree in Accounting Bachelor's Degree in Finance Industry Keywords Cost of Sales Production Costs Business Experience Tools & Technologies ERP Systems MRP Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr