Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accountant outside of Lansing, Michigan. This role involves the processing and analysis of financial data, specifically within the manufacturing sector. The selected candidate will be expected to maintain accurate financial records, contribute to special projects, and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Process and maintain accurate records for customer credit applications

• Contribute to special projects when required

• Analyze manufacturing costs and compare them with the budgeted costs

• Manage all aspects of physical inventory counts

• Prepare monthly journal entries for various financial areas

• Manage the fixed asset management including project appropriation requests, capitalization policy, and depreciation

• Prepare and analyze accounting reports for product analytics and margin

• Gather and prepare information for judgmental reserves such as discounts and rebates

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for materials, labor, and overhead

• Review, investigate, and reconcile any cycle count, material, and other variances

• Ensure transaction data accuracy and accountability for final work order/job closures.

For immediate consideration, please contact Jennifer Willis at 517.619.1899 or email your resume to Jennifer.willis@roberthalf.c0m.

Requirements • Proficient in Accounting Software Systems

• Extensive knowledge of Accounting Functions

• Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP)

• Expertise in Cost Accounting practices and principles

• Familiarity with Manufacturing Cost Accounting

• Experience in conducting Annual Physical Inventory

• Strong skills in Budget Management

• Proven ability in Budget Monitoring

• Possess knowledge in Fixed Asset Management

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