Job Description
Job Description
Robert Half is looking for a Cost Accountant in the greater Jasper, IN market. As a Senior Cost Accountant, you will play a critical role in managing and maintaining accurate cost accounting systems, overseeing WIP, and analyzing inventory for the manufacturing leadership team. You will contribute to improving financial decision-making by developing reports and providing insights into production costs, overheads, and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze manufacturing costs, including material, labor, and overhead, to ensure accurate reporting and support decision-making processes.
- Manage inventory accounting, including tracking WIP, finished goods, and raw materials to ensure accurate valuation and reporting.
- Prepare, review, and reconcile standard and actual costing variances; recommend corrective actions for discrepancies.
- Oversee and improve cost allocation processes for enhanced operational efficiency and budget management.
- Partner with operations, production, and procurement teams to optimize inventory management and improve cost control.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing tasks related to cost accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial and operational analyses to identify opportunities for cost reductions and process improvements.
- Maintain compliance with GAAP standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of cost accounting experience, with a focus on manufacturing and inventory/WIP management.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles, particularly within manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency in ERP and accounting software, such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process optimization.