Cost Accountant

Robert Half • Franklin, KY • 13h ago

Description

We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Franklin, Kentucky. This role is integral to analyzing production costs, creating accurate financial data, and supporting decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will excel in cost analysis, financial reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and efficiency.

This opportunity is ON-SITE Monday through Friday.

GREAT BENEFITS

Responsibilities:

Develop and manage standard costs for manufactured items, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Investigate variances between standard and actual costs, providing recommendations for corrective action.

Prepare cost estimates for new products, projects, or formulation changes, and perform comparative analyses.

Execute weekly tasks such as variance reports, journal entries, and cost updates to support financial operations.

Maintain and update item master data, including descriptions, costing methods, and classifications.

Create, review, and revise bills of materials (BOMs) and production routings to reflect current manufacturing processes.

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure BOMs and routings align with material usage and processes.

Analyze inventory data, including fully reserved items, to determine appropriate disposition strategies.

Identify areas for process improvement, implementing changes to enhance cost transparency and operational efficiency.

Support system upgrades and initiatives related to inventory and cost accounting.

Requirements - Minimum of 2 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Proficiency in standard cost accounting principles and cost analysis techniques.

Strong organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Excellent communication skills to convey financial data and insights effectively.

Familiarity with creating and maintaining bills of materials, routings, and item master data.

Collaborative mindset with experience working across departments to achieve shared goals.

Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements in cost accounting workflows.

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