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Robert Half Cost Accountant in Ellettsville, Indiana
Description Robert Half is looking for a cost accountant to join our client! This critical Cost Accountant role is 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.
Major responsibilities
Create and manage the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization
Interpret data collected and record detailed results
Perform internal cost audits
Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Abide by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements
Determine any changes in cost by analyzing any changes in services or goods provided
Maintain the cycle count program and take physical inventory
Make estimates of new and proposed product costs
Assist in audits and general ledger preparation
Collect data and plan projects to decide costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor usage, waste
Carry out variance analysis such as Purchase Price to Cost variance, cost revaluation, Invoice to PO price variances and work order variances
Implement standardized costing methodology for all domestic plants
Create reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services
Recommend costs and cost savings based on analysis Requirements - High analytical and extremely detailed
Knowledge of organizational accounting concepts
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding skills in analyzing financial data and promptly generating accurate reports
2 years of Cost Accounting work experience
Prior experience utilizing cost management methodologies, activities, and cost pools based on direct and indirect cost rates
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