Cost Accountant

About

We have partnered with a premier client on their search for a Cost Accountant with proven manufacturing accounting expertise. In this role, you will review and control costs related to inventory, provide financial analysis, perform product manufacturing analysis, report on daily inventory, oversee the billing process, create and implement standard costs, perform audits, manage and update costs estimates, assist with client invoicing, follow-up on collection efforts, and research and resolve invoicing or billing discrepancies. The successful candidate will have proven product cost experience, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and control costs related to inventory
• Provide financial analysis
• Perform product manufacturing analysis
• Report on daily inventory
• Oversee the billing process
• Create and implement standard costs
• Perform audits
• Manage and update costs estimates
• Assist with client invoicing
• Follow-up on collection efforts
• Research and resolve invoicing or billing discrepancies

Daily Responsibilities

• Create annual standard cost updates
• Inventory Analysis
• Analyze pricing of goods and services
• Account Reconciliation
• Perform profit analysis
• Generating financial reports and statements
• Calculate labor rates for goods
• Manage product cost and margin forecast
• Assist with month end close
• Implementing process improvements where needed
• Ensure compliancy with internal policies and procedures

Requirements

• Proven product cost experience
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills