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Our top client has a Full time DIRECT HIRE opportunity for a Senior Cost Accountant in their downtown Dallas, TX location.





In this role you will:


• Provide cost accounting services, often for large, multiple, and/or complex plants or areas, by monitoring, analyzing and providing monthly cost updates. 
• Conduct studies of material, labor, or other expenses to determine production costs, cost of sales, or other cost-related performance measures. 
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, rate schedules, or services provided to determine effects on costs. 
• Compare factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services. 
• Examine any costs that seem contrary to past experience. 
• Conduct complex cost audits. 
• Provide cost-related data in support of business decisions or for use in financial reporting and seek continuous improvement in the analysis of costs across the assigned area. 
• Possess in-depth knowledge in cost accounting and demonstrate high-level skills with extensive proficiency. 
• Lead project work and/or processes. 
• Function as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Capture and classify cost data to determine the cost associated with products/product lines, projects, or departments 
• Analyze actual costs to historical or projected costs and report on variances 
• Prepare, analyze, and track monthly inventory reserves, material savings, inventory forecast, and standard margin variances 
• Monitor purchase price variances and provide monthly analysis of production variances 
• Gather system reports and information from appropriate groups needed to complete governmental reporting and/or other reports (e.g., Market Administrator) 
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly standard costs and perform monthly cost rolls for finished products manufactured and purchased along with cost change analysis 
• Provide accounts payable cost verifications; conduct and analyze audits of costs and prepare reports 
• Prepare cost studies for existing and new items 
• Prepare monthly KPI metrics report Prepare estimates of new or proposed product costs 
• Function as a primary resource for site controllers and other accountants related to cost accounting 
• Lead the activities or coordinate efforts required for external and internal audits 
• Recommend and implement cost accounting methods and procedures 
• Seek continuous improvement in all areas related to cost accounting and financial reporting as assigned 
• May instruct or assign work to accounting support employees engaged in cost or general accounting activities 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience) 5 to 8 years’ experience in accounting, cost accounting, or finance 
• Manufacturing experience preferred 
• Certification and/or License – CPA preferred 
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• In-depth knowledge of cost accounting methods 
• Able to apply generally accepted accounting principles and use and knowledge of accounting, manufacturing and spreadsheet software (SAP or equivalent ERP software) 
• Able to apply financial acumen skills: strong understanding of the financial framework of the company and financial processes and metrics used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company 
• Able to provide accurate, thorough and timely analyses 
• Able to apply a strong attention to detail 
• Able to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels within the company, and external stakeholders 
• Able to work independently on projects; able to take ownership for assigned work and see through to completion 
• Able to multi-task and problem solve 

Hours:

• On-site - 5 days a week
• 8-5pm - 40 hours a week, rarely over 40 hours - last week of the month during close if any