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Robert Half Cost Accountant in Wrentham, Massachusetts
Description
Robert Half is currently working with a client seeking a cost accountant. This critical Cost Accountant role is responsible for the ongoing analysis of product cost, development of new product cost and margin analysis. This role will also work closely with the sales teams and senior financial management team to establish customer pricing. If you are a talented Cost Accountant looking for a position with a company experiencing substantial growth, this may be the role for you.
For immediate consideration at Cost Accountant, candidates can reach out directly to Robert LePage at 508-205-2123.
Responsibilities
Estimate new and proposed product costs
Review changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost
Execute standardized costing methodology for all domestic plants
Conduct variance analysis such as Purchase Price to Cost variance, cost revaluation, Invoice to PO price variances and work order variances
Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services
Interpret data collected and record detailed results
Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Create internal cost audits
Monitor the cycle count program and conduct physical inventories
Develop and support the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization
Generate financial statements that comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Decide costs of business activity, including raw material purchases, inventory, and labor usage, waste
Support audits and general ledger preparation
Recommend costs and cost savings based on analysis
Requirements - Strong understanding of organizational accounting concepts
High analytical and extremely detailed
Detailed and have the ability work independently
2 years of Cost Accounting work experience
Highly capable of analyzing financial data and quickly creating accurate reports
Strong knowledge of cost management methodologies, activities, and cost pools based on direct and indirect cost rates
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
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