manufacturing cost accountant.

Are you ready to take your financial expertise to the next level? We're seeking a Cost Accountant to work alongside our Controller, handling critical financial, analytical, and accounting functions. In this role, you'll play a key part in developing and maintaining product costs, analyzing operational variances, and providing insightful production metrics for decision-making. You’ll have the opportunity to drive financial efficiency, identify trends, and recommend improvements that will directly impact our success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team!

salary: $75,000 - $100,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial entries into the MRP system and maintain daily financial reports.
• Analyze direct and indirect labor variances and conduct scrap analysis.
• Lead product cost development for budgeting and generate weekly variance reports.
• Recommend improvements for reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Maintain and update financial databases, including cost standards and inventory tracking.
• Monitor MRP system accuracy and address errors in production reporting, shipping, and receiving.
• Review production transactions and support inventory activities.
• Analyze and maintain product structures, including bills of materials.
• Validate the cost of goods sold during month-end closing and analyze cost variances.
• Summarize financial data for management reports and assist with budget and forecast models.
• Provide financial guidance to operating management, ensuring proper control of budgeted plans.
• Track financial performance by analyzing variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (advanced degree a plus).
• 5+ years of accounting experience with a strong cost accounting background.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience (Trans4M preferred).
• strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environment

Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Financial Statements

External Financial Statement Preparation

Time and Accuracy Improvement of Financial

Forecasting

Cost Accounting (5 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.