Sr. Cost Accountant

Robert Half
Arden, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 7/29/2024 CLOSED ON 8/2/2024

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Description

We are looking for a Sr. Cost Accountant to join our team in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry. This role will be primarily based in Arden Hills, Minnesota, with the flexibility for remote work, and is a contract opportunity. As a Sr. Cost Accountant, you'll be tasked with several responsibilities that revolve around cost-accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing performance measurement.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with cost-accounting duties; this includes, but is not limited to, work order close and variances, cycle count adjustments, standard costing, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
  • Conduct inventory valuation and ensure accuracy of manufacturing performance measurements.
  • Collaborate with the operations team, providing them with insights on numbers, business implications, and areas with the highest return on investment opportunities.
  • Streamline and improve current processes, focusing on reducing complexity.
  • Set up proactive metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the team to monitor moving forward.
  • Contribute to the implementation of the new system, Epicor, which is expected to change some aspects of how costing is done.
  • Enhance the business' ability to examine variances; for instance, measuring and understanding scrap and labor efficiencies are currently challenging.
  • Employ your cost accounting experience to improve processes and systems.
  • Utilize your skills in Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Standard Costing, Cost Variance, Variance Analysis, Inventory Analysis, and Manufacturing Cost Accounting.

Requirements

  • Solid understanding and practical experience in Cost Accounting
  • Proficiency in Cost Analysis and its related techniques
  • Familiarity with Standard Costing procedures and practices
  • Experience in Cost Variance identification and management
  • Proficiency in Variance Analysis and its application in business decision-making
  • Experience in Inventory Analysis in a manufacturing environment
  • Understanding of the Manufacturing industry and its cost structures
  • Practical experience in Manufacturing Cost Accounting and its relevance in business operations
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Professional certification such as CPA or CMA is preferred
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on data
  • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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