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 yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 4 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities 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 environmentSkillsFinancial AnalysisFinancial ReportingFinancial StatementsExternal Financial Statement PreparationTime and Accuracy Improvement of FinancialForecastingCost Accounting (5 years of experience is required)QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.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.

As a Project Accountant, you will be essential in overseeing the financial health of our construction projects. You will manage budgets, ensure timely billing and compliance, and provide financial insights that will help steer project decisions. Your expertise will contribute to the efficient financial management of projects from inception to completion.salary: $62,000 - $65,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Prepare, manage, and adjust project budgets to ensure financial efficiency.Handle client invoicing, manage accounts receivable, and resolve billing disputes.Produce accurate financial reports including cost reports, profitability analysis, and cash flow forecasts.Ensure contract financial terms are upheld and align with company policies.Monitor project cash flows and manage funding to meet project needs.Ensure compliance with industry financial regulations and standards.Support audit processes by providing necessary data and explanations of financial practices.Serve as a financial liaison among project managers, clients, and vendors. Skills Project Accounting (3 years of experience is required)Reconciliation (3 years of experience is required)Cost Accounting (3 years of experience is required)Billing (3 years of experience is required)AccrualsPurchase OrdersVendor Relations (3 years of experience is required)Accounts Receivable (3 years of experience is required)Month-End Close (3 years of experience is required)Variance AnalysisBank Reconciliations (3 years of experience is required)Fixed Assets (3 years of experience is required)General Accounting and Finance Skills (5 years of experience is required)QuickBooks Qualifications Years of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.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.

Local manufacturing company within the Charlotte metropolis is seeking a cost accountant with manufacturing industry experience for this on-site role.   Please apply and reach out directly if interested in this opportunity!  This is a smaller manufacturing company that is located within the CLT 485 loop.  Please apply today if you are interested. salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 4 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Manufacturing Industry Required   Analyze cost reports for raw material, work in process, finished goods inventory, and labor. Analyze production job costs throughout the month. Analysis of changes in product bill of materials, labor routers and effect on cost. Examine and review cost records and ensure cost data accuracy. Maintain cost accounting system for parts and equipment. Coordinate monthly and annual cycle counts of raw materials and finished goods warehouse. Assist Controller with annual plan of inventory needs and controls.  Complete inventory reconciliations. Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements Execute month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and close of the general ledger Prepare various reports as needed for the controller and CFO and other management as needed. Special projects as assigned. Bachelor's degree in Accounting required  SkillsManufacturing Cost Acct (2 years of experience is required)Inventory (2 years of experience is required)QualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.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.