Cost Accountant

Description

Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support a finance team in Denver, Colorado through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys working closely with financial data, resolving discrepancies, and strengthening accounting processes through thoughtful analysis. The role offers the opportunity to manage core cost accounting activities while helping bring greater structure and efficiency to day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct in-depth reconciliations of transactions and account activity to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.

- Record, monitor, and validate cost entries within the accounting system, maintaining consistency across reporting periods.

- Organize and resolve project-based cleanup efforts involving large Excel files with numerous worksheets and interconnected data points.

- Review and maintain complex spreadsheet models, including files that rely on macros for reporting and analysis.

- Examine debtor-related balances and evaluate non-recoverable costs to support accurate financial tracking.

- Assess existing accounting workflows, identify process weaknesses, and recommend more effective ways to complete recurring tasks.

- Take full responsibility for assigned reconciliation and cost accounting activities from initial review through final resolution.

- Support process improvement initiatives by applying sound judgment, practical problem-solving, and strong attention to detail.

Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in cost accounting, transactional accounting, or account reconciliation work.

- Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to work with large datasets, multi-sheet workbooks, and macro-enabled files.

- Knowledge of cost accounting principles such as standard costing and cost analysis.

- Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and move assignments forward with limited supervision.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a disciplined approach to investigating financial issues.

- Experience identifying inefficiencies in accounting processes and helping implement practical improvements.

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance detailed execution and broader process awareness.

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