Cost Accountant

Overview Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Cost Accountant to assist their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting pay rate of $40.00 to $55.00 per hour. Responsibilities Analyze and improve cost accounting processes to enhance financial visibility and operational efficiency. Develop and maintain reporting tools that provide insight into product costs, inventory activity, and manufacturing performance. Evaluate costing methodologies and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and consistency. Partner with finance and operations teams to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations. Document procedures, establish sustainable processes, and provide training on reporting and costing practices. Requirements Extensive experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing or production environment. Hands-on experience working with Infor M3 ERP. Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, product costing, standard costing, and variance analysis. Prior experience reviewing bills of materials and supporting manufacturing finance functions. Ability to independently assess accounting environments and recommend process improvements. Qualifications Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex cost structures. Proven experience designing or enhancing cost accounting processes and reporting frameworks. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across finance and operations teams. Previous experience with business intelligence, dashboard development, or reporting tools. Consulting, project based, or transformation experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr