What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Randstad Direct Hire - RIS Perm?
Are you ready to bridge the gap between academic excellence and professional ambition? We are a global leader in specialized materials and pearlescent pigments, looking for a motivated professional to join our growing Finance team.
In this role, you won’t just be "crunching numbers"—you will be instrumental in mastering the foundational accounting principles that drive our global operations. If you are a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we want to help you embrace a bold future.
Your Impact
As a core member of the finance team, your work will span from essential daily accounting to high-level strategic projects.
- Financial Foundation: Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, and the preparation of comprehensive financial reports.
- Systems Innovation: Play a key role in our transition to a new ERP system, providing accounting expertise, testing processes, and ensuring data integrity.
- Strategic Budgeting: Partner with site management on annual budget planning, including forecasted spend, CAPEX, and production volumes.
- Cost Management: Oversee year-over-year cost adjustments and manage updates to standard costs.
- Global Collaboration: Work alongside regional finance and operational teams to ensure consistency across our international footprint.
- Leadership Support: Provide functional support and analysis for site and senior leadership on special projects.
What You Bring to the Table
We are looking for a candidate who is technically proficient but also possesses the "soft skills" necessary to navigate a large, international organization.
Requirements
Education & Knowledge: Strong command of GAAP and IFRS accounting principles.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; ERP experience is highly preferred.
Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Communication: Ability to collaborate across different regions and business lines effectively.
Mindset: A "growth mindset" with a willingness to support various functions beyond traditional accounting.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of computer-based work and sitting.
- Ability to maintain focus while managing multiple priorities.
- Willingness to enter a manufacturing facility and wear appropriate PPE as required.
Why Join Us?
This isn't a "stagnant" role. We are looking for someone who wants to grow alongside our expanding responsibilities. You’ll be part of a team that values safety, precision, and forward-thinking strategies.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000