Senior Cost Accountant

Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively working with a very large Private Equity backed Manufacturing Company in Pine Bluff, AR to help them find a Senior Cost Accountant.

** Relocation support may be provided

Reporting to the Director of Cost Accounting for North America, this role will help build and scale a new cost accounting function. You'll review production costs, maintain standard and inventory costing, and deliver impactful analyses on cost of goods, margins, pricing, and variances.

With the department still forming, you'll have the chance to create processes, be innovative, and add real value. We're looking for someone who thrives in ambiguity, is a self-starter, builds structure, analyzes deeply, reports clearly, and drives results.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with the development and maintenance of a cost accounting structure, bill of materials and ensure master data impact product costs and inventory records is accurate
• Analyze production cost activity and identify standard costs variances monthly
• Support supply chain cost analysis including evaluation of fully loaded cost by product, distribution point, and customer
• Maintain the integrity of inventory records, establish procedures, and analyze complex transaction histories to reconcile discrepancies
• Lead month-end close processes for the Cost department, i.e., prepare monthly journal entries, ensure we are meeting close deadlines and required reporting
• Develop and improve processes around reporting within the department
• Reconcile monthly general ledger accounts including product inventory Raw, WIP and Finished Goods, supplies inventory, and shipping and handling costs in inventory
• Review and report on expected and actual costs for variances and provide explanations
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and analysis
• Prepare schedules for all cost accounting items related to quarterly and year-end audit
• Execute key inventory and cost of goods sold process controls and ensure documentation of those controls adhere to audit requirements
• Lead physical inventory planning and execution for US based locations
• ERP implementation assistance
• Job order management oversight for US based locations
• Assist in annual standard cost roll for all US based locations
• Drive costing and inventory process improvements

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 3 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and understanding of standard costing method
• Knowledge and an understanding of the budget planning process
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices (US GAAP)

Perks:

• Competitive Salary plus lucrative bonus
• Great benefits package including matching 401k and ample PTO
• Lots of exposure and opportunity for growth/upward mobility
• Hybrid work environment after 6 months of onsite training
• Relocation support may be provided

For more information, please apply directly or connect with Jennifer Thompson on LinkedIn.

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential