About this opportunity
Robert Half lists this Cost Accountant opportunity in city of new orleans, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
*Robert Half EXCLUSIVE*
**HYBRID, 2-3 days/week from home**
***For more information, contact Jason Young @ or 937/ ***
Our client, an industry leading manufacturing company who has been in business for over 125 years is looking for a Cost Accountant due to a recent promotion. Our client is offering a very competitive benefits/compensation package, TOP NOTCH culture and room for advancement!
Essential Duties:
Perform detailed manufacturing cost and financial analysis for the Finance Director, Directors of Operations, and site leadership as needed
Maintain and periodically review standard costs, including material, labor, and overhead standards
Prepare and review manufacturing-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close support
Prepare and distribute inventory and operational finance reporting by location and product line
Participate in relevant site, product line, and operational review meetings and provide financial insight and analysis
Support forecasting and budget preparation for assigned locations, including labor, overhead, inventory, and manufacturing performance;
analyze actual results against forecast and budget and provide clear commentary to Finance and Operations leadership
Provide strong coordination and financial oversight for annual physical inventory activities across assigned sites and product lines
Monitor cycle counts compliance, inventory accuracy, and adjustment activity;
coordinate with site leaders to review results, identify concerns, and drive corrective action
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with site leaders, operations teams, and other key personnel and decision makers
Identify root causes of cost, inventory, and manufacturing variances;
make recommendations and follow up on corrective actions with appropriate business partners
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or cost accounting
Understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and financial controls
ERP system experience required;
Oracle experience preferred
Power BI or similar reporting and data visualization experience preferred
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Worksite address
city of new orleans, LA, 70128, US
Who can apply
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