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Robert Half Cost Accountant in Dallas, Texas
Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accountant in Dallas, Texas. This role will involve analyzing, monitoring, and optimizing our organization's cost structure, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate costing data, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. The successful candidate will drive strategic decision-making to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze manufacturing costs and variances to ensure accurate product costing and inventory valuation
• Develop and maintain cost accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal guidelines
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports, providing insights and recommendations to management
• Collaborate with operations, sales, procurement, and finance teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement process improvements
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities to support business objectives
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required
• Analyze and interpret cost variances, identifying areas of improvement and recommending cost-saving measures
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts by providing insights into cost trends and projections
• Monitor inventory levels, reconcile physical inventories with the general ledger, and assess inventory valuation methods
• Allocate indirect costs to appropriate cost centers or products using predetermined methodologies
• Calculate the cost of goods sold (COGS) and product profitability, considering direct materials, labor, and overhead expenses
• Prepare and analyze cost reports, including standard cost updates, cost of sales analysis, and inventory valuation reports
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction through efficiency gains or strategic sourcing
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements related to cost accounting
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as operations, procurement, and finance to gather relevant data and support decision-making. Requirements • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is essential.
• Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services will be advantageous.
• Experience in handling CapEx is required.
• Proficiency in ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning is necessary.
• Knowledge of ERP Solutions is preferred.
• Must be able to handle Accounting Functions effectively.
• Experience in managing Accounts Payable (AP) is required.
• Familiarity with Budget Processes is a must.
• Must have a strong background in Cost Accounting.
• Ability to conduct Cost Analysis is necessary.
• Prior experience in Manufacturing Cost Accounting will be an added advantage.
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