Cost Accountant

Robert Half • Greenville, SC • 12h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our client's team in Greenville, South Carolina. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing standard costs, analyzing variances, and supporting budgeting and forecasting efforts. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting and a keen eye for identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the periodic standard cost rolls, ensuring accurate updates to support company operations.

Perform in-depth analysis of cost variances, including material usage, overhead absorption, and operational efficiency, and translate findings into actionable insights.

Investigate cost trends and collaborate with procurement and operations teams to identify and implement cost-saving measures.

Review inventory reserves, obsolescence, and slow-moving items quarterly, ensuring compliance with company policies.

Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting processes by providing detailed cost assumptions, variance explanations, and trend evaluations.

Monitor weekly freight reports, analyzing cost trends and carrier performance to optimize operations.

Prepare precise month-end freight accruals and journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Apply expertise in tariff classifications, landed cost impacts, and standard costing to enhance pricing models.

Stay informed on regulatory changes and assess their financial implications for the organization.

Compile audit schedules and deliver clear, well-documented support for both internal and external audits.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

8-10 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost accounting principles.

Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.) and Excel.

Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight schedules

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