Senior Cost Accountant - Inventory, Fixed Assets & Budgeting

Jobot; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

401(k)

Career advancement culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Cost Accountant for a permanent, on-site role in Fayetteville, AR. You will manage cost accounting activities, inventory valuation, fixed assets, and monthly reporting, partnering with finance and operations to optimize costs and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cost accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in cost accounting or a closely related accounting/finance role.
• Experience in Fixed Asset Accounting, Monthly Reporting, Annual Budget preparation, Inventory accounting, and Ledger management, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, financial controls, and applicable accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience working with accounting software or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost accounting activities, ensuring accurate cost allocation, inventory valuation, and financial reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting records, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages with clear analysis of cost trends, operating performance, and budget variances.
• Support month-end and year-end close through journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Partner with department leaders to develop the annual budget and update forecasts based on operational needs and financial performance.
• Analyze inventory movements, coordinate cycle counts and physical inventories, and investigate discrepancies.
• Review standard and actual costs, identify key variances, and recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain accurate ledger balances and ensure transactions comply with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Support audits by preparing schedules, maintaining documentation, and responding to information requests.
• Strengthen internal controls and streamline accounting processes to improve accuracy, visibility, and reporting speed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA progress toward certification

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Cost Accountant for a permanent, on-site role in Fayetteville, AR. You will manage cost accounting activities, inventory valuation, fixed assets, and monthly reporting, partnering with finance and operations to optimize costs and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cost accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.