Interim Cost Accountant

Company: Robert Half Management Resources
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionManagement Resources is looking for experienced Cost Accountants interested in interim or project related assignments with our clients in the Columbus area.Duties of the interim cost accountant may include: maintaining and reviewing product standard costs, analysis of cost variances, and inventory analysis to include ensuring balances comply with US GAAP including inventory allowances for obsolesces.General Duties and Responsibilities of Cost Accountants include:-Prepares and directs the implementation of cost accounting methods and activities.-Be responsible for managing and maintaining standard costing system-Work closely with the product management group on providing costing and pricing information on new and existing products.-Prepare cost accounting reports for presentation to management-PPV report and reporting of variances-Monitoring low margin items and provide reporting monthly basis-Establish/maintain product costing standards including preparation of labor and overhead rates and material standards-Assisting in the development, managing and auditing cycle count program-Accounting for material, labor and overhead variances-Review and approval of plant productivity statistics and preparation of various reports-Calculate, review and forecast margins and budget rates-Support the pricing team to ensure that it is producing high quality, accurate and timely pricing information for the organization-Develop a pricing strategy appropriate to a high quotation throughout the organization-Demonstrate ability to create, change and influence change in organizations-Maintain and enhance internal accounting controls-Support the review of internal and external audit-Analyze inventory for slow moving and potential obsolete items-Review and analyze inventory obsolescence reserveIf you are interested in this role or other opportunities with Robert Half Management Resources, please apply online or contact Matt Prizinsky at Matt.Prizinsky@rhmr.com or call 614-224-1660.Requirements-Bachelors degree - Finance or Accounting degree-CPA or MBA are preferred-Five to seven years of cost accounting experience.-Prior Manufacturing experience-Prior ERP experience-Ability to work cross-functionally and to manage a number of complex projects simultaneously-Ability to champion multi-functional teams to successful issue resolution-Ability to operate in a manufacturing environment-Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills-Strong time management skills-Strong analytical, strategic, and planning skillsOur industry-leading alliances and broad client network provide you greater access to a variety of unique interim and long-term project opportunities that can keep you continuously engaged. We also provide competitive benefits and compensation packages, as well as online training and continuing professional education (CPE). Our parent company, Robert Half, has appeared on Fortune magazines list of World's Most Admired Companies since 1998.At Robert Half Management Resources, your experience matters - and we put it to good use. To apply for this position or for more information on other engagements, visit us online at roberthalfmr.com or call your branch office at 888.490.3198.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. 2019 Robert Half Management Resources. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: DOELocation: Columbus, OHDate Posted: January 24, 2020Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 03350-9502420903Staffing Area: Interim Project-Based Financial

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