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Robert Half Sr. Cost Accountant in Amarillo, Texas
Description Robert Half is looking for a cost accountant to join our client! This critical Cost Accountant role is responsible for the ongoing analysis of product cost, development of new product cost and margin analysis. This role will also work closely with the sales teams and senior financial management team to establish customer pricing. Are you a talented Cost Accountant looking for a position with a company experiencing substantial growth? Then this may be the role for you.
Responsibilities
Interpret data collected and record detailed results
Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization
Approximate costs for new and proposed products- Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements
Review changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost
Assemble reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services
Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program
Perform internal cost audits
Manage the implementation of a standard costing methodology for domestic plants
Examine manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Plan projects and collect data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor usage, waste
Generate costs and cost saving ideas based on analysis
Help prepare general ledgers and assist in audits
Carry out variance analysis such as Purchase Price to Cost variance, cost revaluation, Invoice to PO price variances and work order variances Requirements - Understanding of organizational accounting concepts
Strong analytical thinking and a detail-oriented mindset
Aptitude for analyzing financial data and generating accurate reports in a timely manner
Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
2 years of Cost Accounting work experience
Strong knowledge of cost management methodologies, activities, and cost pools based on direct and indirect cost rates
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