Description

We are offering a role in the manufacturing industry, located in the Triad, North Carolina, United States. The job function is that of a Cost Accountant, providing support to our accounting department with particular focus on standard costing, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation. This role offers a short-term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the cost accounting function in the manufacturing industry

• Ensuring timely and accurate month-end close procedures

• Preparing journal entries as part of the accounting function

• Conducting account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance

• Implementing standard costing methodologies to support financial decision making

• Utilizing skills in General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, and Journal Entry Preparation to perform tasks effectively

• Handling other duties related to cost accounting as required.

Requirements • Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Cost Accountant role within the Manufacturing industry

• Proficiency in General Ledger management

• Familiarity with Account Reconciliation processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting

• Experience in Journal Entry Preparation

• Strong analytical skills for evaluating cost measures

• Excellent communication skills for reporting financial information

• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial calculations and reporting

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred

• Professional certification such as CMA or CPA is a plus

• Understanding of manufacturing financial accounting

• Experience with financial systems and databases

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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