Cost Accountant
Flex•Coopersville, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Cost Accountant will be based in Austin, Texas, and report to the Assistant Controller. The role prepares and maintains accounting records, researches and interprets financial data, provides guidance, and prepares statements. The Cost Accountant works closely with Finance and Operations to maintain accurate books, explain variances, and support forecasting and budgeting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Typically 5–6 years of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or MBA.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, CA, CGA, CFP, or APICS.
- Background in manufacturing or cost accounting.
Responsibilities
- Review Profit and Loss accounts regularly to ensure postings follow defined policies, processes, and procedures.
- Compare actuals against forecast and quote, research variances, and post required adjustments.
- Collect business reasons for remaining variances and report on them.
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts against sub-ledgers and manual schedules, and resolve variances.
- Review accounts for potential risks and ensure they are addressed.
- Plan and carry out month-end close and reporting activities accurately and on time.
- Partner with relevant teams to prepare forecasts and budgets for assigned accounts.
- Work with the Operations team to improve business and operational metrics.
- Stay current on accounting, regulatory, and reporting requirements, including the Controller’s Handbook and RCTS.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Matching 401(k) contributions
- Vacation and paid sick time
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
