Frederick Fox

Cost Accountant (Consultant)Position OverviewThe Cost Accountant (Consultant) will support cost accounting, inventory valuation, and financial reporting for a consumer products business. This role focuses on maintaining accurate product costing, reconciling standard and actual costs, supporting month-end close, and improving inventory controls and reporting accuracy.Key Responsibilities<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
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Cost Accounting: Maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead; investigate and resolve cost variances.</li>
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Month-End Close: Perform cost accounting close activities, prepare reconciliations, and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li>
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Inventory Management: Analyze inventory valuations, maintain perpetual inventory records, and reconcile inventory reports to the general ledger.</li>
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Inventory Controls: Support annual physical inventory counts, correct discrepancies, and develop procedures to prevent recurring inventory errors.</li>
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Product Costing: Review and update product costs for new inventory items and operational changes.</li>
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Audit Support: Assist with annual audits by preparing documentation and resolving accounting discrepancies or compliance issues.</li>
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Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen cost accounting procedures, improve data accuracy, and streamline reporting.</li>
</ul>Qualifications<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">At least 4 years of cost accounting experience.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, standard costing, and general ledger reconciliations.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience in consumer products manufacturing or inventory-intensive environments preferred.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong ERP system experience; Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">CPA or CMA certification is a plus.</li>
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Cost Accountant (Consultant)

Position Overview

The Cost Accountant (Consultant) will support cost accounting,
inventory valuation, and financial reporting for a consumer
products business. This role focuses on maintaining accurate
product costing, reconciling standard and actual costs,
supporting month-end close, and improving inventory controls and
reporting accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

* Cost Accounting: Maintain standard costs for materials, labor,
and overhead; investigate and resolve cost variances.
* Month-End Close: Perform cost accounting close activities,
prepare reconciliations, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
* Inventory Management: Analyze inventory valuations, maintain
perpetual inventory records, and reconcile inventory reports to
the general ledger.
* Inventory Controls: Support annual physical inventory counts,
correct discrepancies, and develop procedures to prevent
recurring inventory errors.
* Product Costing: Review and update product costs for new
inventory items and operational changes.
* Audit Support: Assist with annual audits by preparing
documentation and resolving accounting discrepancies or
compliance issues.
* Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen cost
accounting procedures, improve data accuracy, and streamline
reporting.
Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* At least 4 years of cost accounting experience.
* Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory
valuation, standard costing, and general ledger reconciliations.
* Experience in consumer products manufacturing or
inventory-intensive environments preferred.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong ERP system
experience; Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management
skills.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple
priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

Cost Accountant (Consultant)

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