Cost Accountant

Description

We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in Eastern Arkansas. This position plays an important role in delivering accurate product cost information, supporting financial reporting, and providing analysis that helps leaders make sound operational decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with advanced analytical ability and can translate detailed cost data into practical business insights.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain standard costing models, including labor and overhead rates, to support accurate product costing and financial reporting.

- Review production results and investigate variances between standard and actual costs, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions.

- Monitor raw material pricing, manufacturing overhead, and other cost components to assess their impact on margins and operating performance.

- Partner with plant and accounting teams to strengthen inventory controls, improve cost tracking, and support accurate movement of materials through the facility.

- Prepare recurring cost reports, KPI summaries, and management analyses that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities across operations.

- Support the month-end close by reconciling inventory-related accounts, validating cost data, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial results.

- Assist with bills of material, work order reviews, inventory reserves, and other costing processes to maintain reliable system data.

- Participate in annual physical inventory activities and contribute to special projects tied to process improvement and operational analysis.

Requirements

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