Cost Accountant
$65k-$80k
On-Site | Dayton, OH
Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant with strong analytical skills to support accounting and financial reporting during a period of growth and internal change. This role requires someone who can independently analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve complex accounting issues.
Key Responsibilities of Cost Accountant
- Perform cost accounting, cost analysis, and variance analysis.
- Prepare and analyze financial and management reports.
- Support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Cost Accountant will investigate discrepancies and identify root causes.
- Develop and maintain Excel-based reports and analyses.
- Analyze costs, margins, expenses, and financial trends.
- Support accounting process improvements and special projects.
- Partner with accounting and leadership to provide actionable financial insights.
Qualifications of Cost Accountant
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Cost Accountant should have progressive accounting or financial analysis experience.
- Cost accounting and financial reporting experience required.
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
- Cost Accountant should have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to independently research and resolve complex accounting issues.
- Manufacturing or product-based accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, or variance analysis is a plus.