Cost Accountant

Are you an experienced Cost Accountant with a strong background in manufacturing and expertise in standard costing methods? Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join their team. This Cost Accountant role is critical in driving accurate cost analysis, supporting decision-making, and optimizing operational efficiency.

• Cost Accounting: Develop, maintain, and analyze standard cost models and processes to ensure accurate costing of products and inventory.
• Financial Reporting: Provide detailed cost analysis, variance reports, and profitability assessments to management, highlighting trends, insights, and recommendations.
• Inventory Valuation: Oversee inventory accounting processes, including reconciliation and valuation, ensuring proper alignment with standard costing principles.
• Manufacturing Analysis: Collaborate with operations and production teams to monitor actual costs versus standard costs and investigate variances to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing cost estimates and financial insights.
• Compliance and Accuracy: Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies related to cost accounting and inventory.
• ERP Utilization: Leverage ERP systems to gather and analyze production data and streamline costing processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production, procurement, and management teams to support cost control initiatives and decision-making.

For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA/CMA certification is preferred but not required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of proven experience in cost accounting, specifically utilizing standard costing methods.
• Prior experience in the manufacturing industry is required.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced functions for data analysis (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and financial reporting tools.

Attributes:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage competing deadlines.
• Robust communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.