Cost Accountant

Company: Robert Half
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Ref ID: 01260-0011453155Classification: Cost AccountantCompensation: $100000.00 to $110000.00 yearlyCost accountants should have strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Companies seek candidates who have at least five years of experience, as well as a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. The Cost Accountant/Cost Analyst will be responsible for:?Planning, Studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.?Analyzing data collected and recording results?Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost?Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs?Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures?Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports?Making estimates of new and proposed product costs?Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.?Maintaining Cost Accounting System?Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger?Conducts physical inventories and monitors cycle count program?Reconciles finished goods inventoriesJob Requirements:The right Cost Accountant/Cost Analyst will have the following qualifications:?Minimum of 5 years of Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment?Bachelor's Degree in Accounting?Must have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.?Computer Literate - Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word?Experience with Microsoft Dynamics a plus?Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards?Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reportsRobert Half Finance & Accounting matches skilled professionals with remote or on-site jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more on a full-time basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.When you work with us, you're working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" every year since 1998 and was No. 1 on Forbes' annual ranking of America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.-- 2020 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use).

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