Description
Robert Half is currently working with a dynamic client seeking a Cost Analyst. The Cost Analyst is a critical role 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 Analyst looking for a position with a company experiencing substantial growth? Then this may be the role for you. For immediate consideration please contact Dane Nelson @ 608-716-5791.
How you will make an impact
Perform internal cost audits
Assist in audits and general ledger preparation
Generate reports comparing production costs to standard costs and analyze manufacturing costs
Decide costs of business activity, including raw material purchases, inventory, and labor usage, waste
Approximate costs for new and proposed products- Analyze the data collected and log a detailed record of the results
Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services
Follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements
Determine any changes in cost by analyzing any changes in services or goods provided
Generate costs and cost saving ideas based on analysis
Manage the implementation of a standard costing methodology for domestic plants
Create and manage the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization
Carry out variance analysis such as Purchase Price to Cost variance, cost revaluation, Invoice to PO price variances and work order variances
Monitor the cycle count program and conduct physical inventories
Requirements - 2 years of Cost Accounting work experience
Knowledge of organizational accounting concepts
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
High analytical and extremely detailed
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
Strong knowledge of cost management methodologies, activities, and cost pools based on direct and indirect cost rates
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