Cost Accountant Job at Robert Half, Fuquay Varina, NC

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  • Robert Half
  • Fuquay Varina, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our clients team. This role is pivotal in analyzing and managing manufacturing costs, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and supporting environmental reporting initiatives. The ideal candidate will blend technical accounting expertise with leadership skills to drive cost efficiency and sustainability efforts within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain the standard cost system, ensuring precise calculations for materials, labor, and overhead rates.

• Analyze production costs and variances to identify trends and implement cost-saving measures.

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to evaluate materials, processes, and efficiency projects.

• Perform inventory valuation and reconcile discrepancies between perpetual records and general ledger balances.

• Provide detailed insights into product margins, manufacturing performance, and waste reduction for management.

• Prepare and post journal entries related to manufacturing operations and cost allocations.

• Conduct monthly reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of plant-level general ledger accounts.

• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes for cost-related accounts and manufacturing operations.

• Partner with Environmental, Health & Safety teams to analyze and report environmental data such as energy consumption and emissions.

• Develop sustainability reports and track costs associated with recycling and energy efficiency programs.

For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

• Solid understanding of cost accounting principles and manufacturing processes.

• Familiarity with ERP systems

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices is preferred.

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