Cost Accountant/Staff Accountant

Arkansas Talent Group; Batesville (AR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible health insurance benefits

4% 401(k) match

Competitive PTO

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a manufacturing company in Batesville, AR to recruit a Cost Accountant/Staff Accountant for a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in general accounting and some cost accounting exposure, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

The position supports manufacturing cost accounting, budgeting, fixed assets and month-end close, with a collaborative, cross-department work environment and opportunities to learn and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong general accounting skills including general ledger, reconciliations and month-end close.
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.
• GAAP understanding and proficiency with accounting software and Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, manufacturing cost rates, inventory, cost centers, and bills of materials.
• Maintain the general ledger, perform account reconciliations, and assist with month-end close.
• Prepare annual budgets, customer shipment forecasts, and monthly financial analysis reports.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset records, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoice processing, customer account reconciliations, and collections.
• Perform bank reconciliations, verify deposits, and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with annual audits, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support accounting system maintenance and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About the job Cost Accountant/Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with an established manufacturing company in Batesville, Arkansas, to find a CostAccountant/Staff Accountant to join their accounting team.

Hybrid Schedule – Relocation Assistance Available

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their experience in manufacturing and cost accounting while working with a well-established organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in general accounting, including general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close. Previous cost accounting experience is preferred but not required, as the company is willing to train someone with solid accounting skills and a desire to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, manufacturing cost rates, inventory, cost centers, and bills of materials.
• Maintain the general ledger, perform account reconciliations, and assist with month-end close.
• Prepare annual budgets, customer shipment forecasts, and monthly financial analysis reports.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset records, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoice processing, customer account reconciliations, and collections.
• Perform bank reconciliations, verify deposits, and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with annual audits, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support accounting system maintenance and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting orFinance
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong general accounting skills, including general ledger, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.
• Familiarity with standard costing, inventory accounting, cost centers, or bills of materials a plus.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and fixed asset accounting highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Incredible health insurance benefits
• 4% 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO
• This position is open to a hybrid environment depending on the location of the candidate
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.