Cost Accountant

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As the Cost Accountant for our client in Huntsville, Alabama, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and refining cost accounting procedures and financial analysis within a manufacturing environment. The individual will be responsible for driving insights into production-related expenses and partnering across departments to support financial clarity and operational efficiency.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monthly and annual closing activities
• Oversee cost tracking and reporting activities in a high-volume production setting.
• Responsible for overhead and product cost monitoring, raw material valuation, and Master data oversight
• Internal reporting and financial summaries
• Perform variance and margin analysis to support business decisions.
• Evaluate material cost fluctuations and inventory valuation trends
• Analyze purchase price variances and standard vs. actual costs
• Conduct monthly reviews of inventory balances against physical counts
• Lead inventory counts and ensure accurate reporting.
• Document and update internal controls and business processes.
• Participate in internal and external audit activities.

Preferred Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in Cost Accounting in a manufacturing setting
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communication abilities with attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing
• Industries Manufacturing

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