Cost Accountant

MK Search

Huntsville, AL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$76,000–$100,000 Per Week
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Billing, Business Processes, Business Support, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Reporting, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, HSV Color Space, Internal Audit, Inventory Costs, Inventory Levels, Manufacturing, Materials Cost Analysis, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Management, Physical Inventory, Product Costing, Production Volume, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Huntsville, AL
POSTED
1 day ago

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsAs the Cost Accountant for our client in Huntsville, Alabama, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and refining cost accounting procedures and financial analysis within a manufacturing environment. The individual will be responsible for driving insights into production-related expenses and partnering across departments to support financial clarity and operational efficiency.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Monthly and annual closing activitiesOversee cost tracking and reporting activities in a high-volume production setting.Responsible for overhead and product cost monitoring, raw material valuation, and Master data oversightInternal reporting and financial summariesPerform variance and margin analysis to support business decisions.Evaluate material cost fluctuations and inventory valuation trendsAnalyze purchase price variances and standard vs. actual costsConduct monthly reviews of inventory balances against physical countsLead inventory counts and ensure accurate reporting.Document and update internal controls and business processes.Participate in internal and external audit activities.Preferred Background:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline3+ years of experience in Cost Accounting in a manufacturing settingProficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)Excellent analytical and organizational skillsStrong communication abilities with attention to accuracy and detailAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentSeniority level Seniority level AssociateEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function Accounting/AuditingIndustries ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at MK Search by 2xGet notified about new Cost Accountant jobs in Huntsville, AL .Decatur, AL $76,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week agoContract Billing and Project Accountant, HSV Accountant - Operational Finance (Self Performed Operations)-Louisiana Decatur, AL $119,000.00-$149,000.00 1 week agoAdvisory | Accounting | Audit | Tax | Payroll Accounting Manager – Defense Technology Solutions (DTS) Huntsville, AL $116,380.00-$150,000.00 1 month agoHuntsville, AL $130,000.00-$180,000.00 4 days agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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