Hybrid Cost Accountant - Growth, Relocation Aid & Benefits

Arkansas Talent Group; Batesville (AR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible health insurance benefits

4% 401(k) match

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with an established manufacturing company in Batesville, AR to find a Cost Accountant/Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. This hybrid role includes relocation assistance for the right candidate and offers growth opportunities in cost accounting within a stable organization.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in general accounting and GAAP, with willingness to learn manufacturing cost processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 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.

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.

Skills

General ledger

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

GAAP

Excel

Collaboration across departments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with an established manufacturing company in Batesville, AR to find a Cost Accountant/Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. This hybrid role includes relocation assistance for the right candidate and offers growth opportunities in cost accounting within a stable organization.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in general accounting and GAAP, with willingness to learn manufacturing cost processes.