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Robert Half Cost Accountant in Tulare, California
Description Our growing client is seeking a cost accountant to join their team. 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
Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings
Implement standardized costing methodology for all domestic plants
Review changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost
Conduct variance analysis such as Purchase Price to Cost variance, cost revaluation, Invoice to PO price variances and work order variances
Create and manage the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization
Abide by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements
Decide costs of business activity, including raw material purchases, inventory, and labor usage, waste
Maintain the cycle count program and take physical inventory
Prepare and complete internal cost audits
Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Support audits and general ledger preparation
Log a detailed record of collected data
Make calculations of new and proposed product costs
Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services Requirements
Understanding of cost management methodologies, activities, and cost pools based on direct and indirect cost rates
2 years of Cost Accounting work experience
High analytical and extremely detailed
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
Proficient at analyzing financial data and promptly creating accurate reports
Knowledge of organizational accounting concepts
High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills
For more information contact Tyler Houk at (559)421-1831
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