Arkansas Talent Group · 2 months ago
Senior Cost Accountant - U.S. Division (Remote - AR)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expArkansas Talent Group is working with a large Private Equity backed Manufacturing Company in Pine Bluff, AR to find a Senior Cost Accountant for their U.S. Division. This role involves building a new cost accounting function, reviewing production costs, maintaining standard and inventory costing, and delivering analyses on costs and variances.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Assist with the development and maintenance of a cost accounting structure, bill of materials and ensure master data impact product costs and inventory records is accurate
Analyze production cost activity and identify standard costs variances monthly
Support supply chain cost analysis including evaluation of fully loaded cost by product, distribution point, and customer
Maintain the integrity of inventory records, establish procedures, and analyze complex transaction histories to reconcile discrepancies
Lead month-end close processes for the Cost department, i.e., prepare monthly journal entries, ensure we are meeting close deadlines and required reporting
Develop and improve processes around reporting within the department
Reconcile monthly general ledger accounts including product inventory Raw, WIP and Finished Goods, supplies inventory, and shipping and handling costs in inventory
Review and report on expected and actual costs for variances and provide explanations
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and analysis
Prepare schedules for all cost accounting items related to quarterly and year-end audit
Execute key inventory and cost of goods sold process controls and ensure documentation of those controls adhere to audit requirements
Lead physical inventory planning and execution for US based locations
ERP implementation assistance
Job order management oversight for US based locations
Assist in annual standard cost roll for all US based locations
Drive costing and inventory process improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
3+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge and understanding of standard costing method
Knowledge and an understanding of the budget planning process
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices (US GAAP)
Benefits
Competitive Salary plus lucrative bonus
Great benefits package including matching 401k and ample PTO
Lots of exposure and opportunity for growth/upward mobility
Remote (Arkansas-based) or on-site work available
Relocation assistance available if applicable
Company
Arkansas Talent Group
Arkansas Talent Group is a permanent placement firm specializing in Accounting, Finance, & Human Resources.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chris Chunn
Co-Founder/Partner
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