Cost Accountant

at  Robert Half

We are searching for a proficient Cost Accountant to join our client’s team in the TIPTON, Indiana area. In this role, you will create data analysis and tracking tools related to operations, manage and maintain cost standards and BOM’s, and post journal entries. You will also perform GL account analysis and reconciliation.

• Develop and maintain weekly, monthly, and quarterly pricing files, uploading information to our ERP system as necessary
• Prepare daily and weekly production reports, including profit and loss statements, labor hour analysis, yields, and cost savings progress against plan
• Conduct data collection and analysis to develop costing profiles for new products to determine production viability and profitability
• Participate in various audits, including financial and inventory, by collecting required documentation, performing physical counts, and other activities as directed
• Track the flow of inventory through the ERP system and work with manufacturing to ensure cycle counts are accurate and reconciliations of staging areas are complete
• Develop costing for customer products and ensure timely and accurate monthly closing
• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets and prepare ongoing monthly and year-to-date budget analysis for management review, analysis, and decision making
• Provide budget product cost review/analysis support
• Produce various weekly/period/quarterly analysis and variance reports for Plant Management review
• Monitor finished goods on a daily basis, reconcile case discrepancies, and confirm process orders
• Review invoices for accuracy, prepare check requests or purchase orders manually or through financial system as appropriate; obtain approvals and ensure timely payment
• Prepare month end general accruals and account reconciliations and perform a variety of other routine accounting tasks that support forecasting, budgeting, and internal control activities
• Understand and implement appropriate safety procedures through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable), and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Possess a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field of Cost Accounting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Accounting Functions and Budget Processes.
• Experienced in using SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) Software and SAP.
• Knowledge of Standard Costing techniques and practices.
• Experience in conducting Annual Inventory and setting Customer Pricing.
• Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM) and its application in cost accounting.
• Ability to prepare Journal Entries and handle Month End Close activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is a plus.
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