Cost Accountant
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Accountant to own cost accounting, inventory valuation, month-end close, and variance analysis while partnering closely with plant leadership. This role offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on plant performance, drive process improvements, and grow within a strong manufacturing organization.
Responsibilities:
- Manage standard costs, inventory valuation, and ERP accuracy
- Analyze manufacturing variances, scrap, and inventory reserves
- Lead month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and plant P& L reporting
- Provide variance analysis and key financial/operational metrics
- Support budgeting, forecasting, pricing, capital projects, and production planning
- Track capital expenditures and maintain fixed asset records
- Ensure GAAP/internal control compliance and support audits
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or cost accounting environment.
- Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
Vacancy posted a month ago
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