Description Robert Half is looking for a cost accountant to join our client! The Cost Accountant is a critical role responsible for the ongoing analysis of product cost, development of new product cost and margin analysis. You will also work closely with the sales teams and senior financial management team to establish customer pricing. This position is for a talented Cost Accountant looking for a company experiencing substantial growth.What you get to do every single day
Monitor the cycle count program and conduct physical inventories
Estimate new and proposed product costs
Implement standardized costing methodology for all domestic plants
Support audits and general ledger preparation
Carry out variance analysis such as Purchase Price to Cost variance, cost revaluation, Invoice to PO price variances and work order variances
Create reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services
Create and manage the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization
Interpret data collected and record detailed results
Create internal cost audits
Prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs and analyze manufacturing costs
Abide by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements
Collect data and plan projects to decide costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor usage, waste
Analyze any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost
Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings Requirements - Understanding of cost management methodologies, activities, and cost pools based on direct and indirect cost rates
Strong understanding of organizational accounting concepts
Outstanding skills in analyzing financial data and promptly generating accurate reports
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
2 years of Cost Accounting work experience
Great attention to detail
Extremely detailed and analytical
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
