Cost Accountant
Robert Half Battle Creek
We are in the Paper/Packaging industry, located in BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, and we're seeking a skilled Cost Accountant. Your primary duties will include maintaining accurate product costs, auditing costing programs for accuracy, ensuring appropriate rates, and coordinating cost absorption in inventory valuation.
The role also involves inventory accounting, general accounting, and additional tasks related to accounting functions.
Responsibilities:- Oversee the development and maintenance of accurate product costs
- Conduct audits on item costs and costing programs to ensure accuracy
- Regularly update rates to reflect changes in the business and ensure their appropriateness
- Work closely with the plant to maintain a consistently updated database of packaging labor and run time information
- Prepare various cost and inventory reports to aid management in making business decisions
- Ensure the accuracy of all inventory and fixed asset values in the accounting system
- Collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure adherence to basic accounting inventory procedures and company inventory processing procedures
- Review inventory levels on a daily/weekly basis and take necessary actions to reconcile and resolve any issues
- Support annual cycle count inventory with the warehouse team and resolve any arising issues
- Assist with routine accounting functions such as balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, manual invoicing, and month-end closing
- Work alongside the Sales Team and Pricing Analyst in preparing proposals for new products and business
- Develop and update procedure instructions and training materials to perform current accounting functions
- Cross-train with other accounting positions to serve as a backup when needed
- Undertake related projects and accounting duties as required. • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is necessitated for the role of Cost Accountant.
- Familiarity with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning is expected to manage and integrate the essential parts of the business.
- Comprehensive understanding of Accounting Functions is required to ensure proper management of financial data.
- Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) is mandatory to manage company's financial obligations efficiently.
- Auditing skills are vital to examine the organization's financial records and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of Budget Processes is needed to assist in preparing budget reports and monitor the organization's spending.
- Ability to handle Cash Activity is necessary to manage the company's cash transactions and maintain accurate records.
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