What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant MA position at Creative Financial Staffing?
Cost Accountant Opportunity
Salary: $70,000 - $100,000
Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to contribute to their team in Springfield. As a Cost Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial tracking, analysis, and reporting.
- Newly created role due to growth
- Hybrid schedule
- Clear growth path
- Onsite gym
- Brand new office
- Surround yourself with top talent
Key Responsibilities for the Cost Accountant:
- Expense Tracking: Monitor labor, materials, subcontractor, and other cost-related expenses across multiple locations.
- Production Reconciliation: Collect, verify, and enter daily production data from the field, ensuring all discrepancies are resolved.
- Inventory Management: Review intra-company inventory transfers, ensuring proper transfer pricing and accuracy.
- Variance Analysis: Perform weekly reviews of inventory reports and conduct variance analysis by location.
- Reporting: Prepare and deliver detailed cost-related & ad hoc reports for management.
- Closing Processes: Support both month-end and year-end closing processes to maintain financial integrity.
- Audit and Compliance: Contribute to producing accurate financial statements and support external audit processes.
- Standard Cost Analysis: Assist in analyzing and establishing standard costs for produced materials and regularly update these cost standards.
- Ad hoc reporting and analysis
As a Cost Accountant, you will be instrumental in ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Your expertise will directly contribute to the company's financial health and strategic decision-making.
Qualifications:
- BS, Finance/Accounting or related
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000
