Experienced Cost Accountant
I am partnered with a Major Manufacturer in Huntsville Arkansas. Their team is looking to bring on an Experienced Cost Accountant to their team. IF you are focused on growing your career with a great company please apply.
Cost Accountant Responsibilities:
Cost Analysis & Reporting
- Calculate and monitor standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
- Analyze variances between actual and standard costs and report findings to management.
Inventory & BOM Management
- Maintain accurate records of inventory and bill of materials (BOM).
- Ensure proper costing of components and assemblies used in box builds.
Production Costing
- Work closely with operations to track costs at each stage of the box build process.
- Allocate costs accurately across departments and products.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support financial planning by providing cost data for budgets and forecasts.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and support lean manufacturing initiatives.
Compliance & Audit Support
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
- Prepare documentation for audits and support external/internal audit processes.
ERP & Systems Integration
- Use ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) to manage cost data and reporting.
- Collaborate with IT and finance teams to improve system accuracy and efficiency.
Cost Accountant Requirements:
-need 2+ years of cost accounting experience
-or really good hands on application of cost accounting principles
-manufacturing experience is preferred
- CPA is not requirement but is a nice to have.
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