Strategic Cost Accountant | Optimize Costs & Forecasting

Genuine Search Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to analyze financial data related to business operations. You will support accurate cost tracking, identify cost savings, and contribute to budgeting efforts. The ideal candidate will maintain cost accounting systems, analyze variances, and provide insights for financial decision-making. This full-time role offers an annual salary range of $80,000 to $110,000.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a focus on financial data analysis.
• Experience maintaining cost accounting systems.
• Ability to identify cost savings and support budgeting efforts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze costs related to operations, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Monitor cost variances and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare reports on cost of goods sold and margins.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Prior Cost Accounting Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CMA or other relevant certification

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to analyze financial data related to business operations. You will support accurate cost tracking, identify cost savings, and contribute to budgeting efforts. The ideal candidate will maintain cost accounting systems, analyze variances, and provide insights for financial decision-making. This full-time role offers an annual salary range of $80,000 to $110,000.