What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Staff Financial Group?
Cost Accountant - South Atlanta, GA
Who:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant with 2 years of experience, particularly in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost systems, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office tools.
What:
This role is responsible for maintaining accurate process cost information, reconciling standard to actual costs, supporting the month-end close process, preparing financial reports, and assisting functional leaders with data to improve operational performance. Key responsibilities include:
- Month-end close activities: posting journal entries, analyzing variances, performing reconciliations.
- Conducting root cause analysis on variances.
- Supporting physical inventories and cycle count programs.
- Preparing and presenting financial reports, while partnering with leaders for operational improvements.
- Assisting with the annual standard cost build and budgeting process.
When:
Immediate start.
Where:
South Atlanta, GA. (Manufacturing environment)
Why:
This position is crucial for ensuring that cost information is accurate and actionable, driving efficiency and operational improvement through detailed financial analysis and cost control.
Office Environment:
Fast-paced manufacturing environment with cross-functional teamwork and collaboration. The role involves working closely with functional leaders and providing routine and ad hoc analysis.
Salary:
To be determined based on experience.
Position Overview:
The Cost Accountant will play a vital role in setting and maintaining process cost information and standard costs, providing financial analysis to support decision-making. The individual will support both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives like the month-end close process, budgeting, and operational performance reviews.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and reconcile standard costs and actual costs.
- Analyze manufacturing variances and perform root cause analysis.
- Prepare and present financial reports to leaders.
- Support physical inventories and cycle counts.
- Assist with cost system maintenance and budget processes.
- Work cross-functionally to implement cost controls.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (or equivalent education/experience).
- 2 years of Cost Accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of cost systems, financial analysis, and GAAP.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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