Senior Cost Accountant
Arkansas Talent Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Pine Bluff • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Assist with the development and maintenance of a cost accounting structure
- Analyze production cost activity and identify standard costs variances monthly
- Support supply chain cost analysis including evaluation of fully loaded cost by product, distribution point, and customer
- Maintain the integrity of inventory records, establish procedures, and analyze complex transaction histories to reconcile discrepancies
- Lead month-end close processes for the Cost department
- Develop and improve processes around reporting within the department
- Reconcile monthly general ledger accounts including product inventory
- Review and report on expected and actual costs for variances and provide explanations
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and analysis
- Execute key inventory and cost of goods sold process controls and ensure documentation of those controls adhere to audit requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- 3+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge and understanding of standard costing method
- Knowledge and an understanding of the budget planning process
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices (US GAAP)
Benefits
- Competitive Salary plus lucrative bonus
- Great benefits package including matching 401k and ample PTO
- Lots of exposure and opportunity for growth/upward mobility
- Hybrid work environment after 6 months of onsite training
- Relocation support may be provided
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
cost accountingstandard costingbudget planningfinancial reportinginventory managementgeneral ledger reconciliationvariance analysiscost analysisaudit complianceaccounting principles
Soft skills
analytical skillsleadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting