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Robert Half Cost Accountant in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
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. You 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.
How you will make an impact
Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements
Interpret data collected and record detailed results
Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Create reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services
Estimate new and proposed product costs
Recommend costs and cost savings based on analysis
Implement standardized costing methodology for all domestic plants
Take physical inventory and review the cycle count program
Analyze any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost
Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization
Analyze projects and data to determine 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
Prepare and complete internal cost audits
Assist in audits and general ledger preparation Requirements - 2 years of Cost Accounting work experience
Understanding of cost management methodologies, activities, and cost pools based on direct and indirect cost rates
Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding skills in analyzing financial data and promptly generating accurate reports
Knowledge of organizational accounting concepts
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
High analytical and extremely detailed
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