Cost Accountant

Smith Arnold Partners

Providence, RI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asset Management, Budgeting, Business Growth, Compensation and Benefits, Consumer Packaged Goods, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Depreciation, Documentation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Fixed Asset Management, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, Inventory Costing, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Requirements, SAP, Standard Costing, Sustainability, Team Player, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Providence, RI
POSTED
2 days ago

A global leader in the CPG Manufacturing industry, a sector that is steady, resilient, and continuously growing. The business is built on innovation and sustainability, and as technology and AI transform the future, they remain at the forefront of progress. This is an opportunity to join a company that will never go out of business and offers long-term stability and growth.With recent team growth, this role offers the opportunity to join a newly strengthened group with fresh energy, strong collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement.What people like about this company: Competitive compensation and benefits package.A stable, future-proof industry with continuous innovation.Collaborative and inclusive work environment.Title: Cost Accountant Location: Providence, RI (Hybrid) Potential Compensation: $85,000 to $100,000 Responsibilities Gather and evaluate cost data related to materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.Develop, track, and analyze standard costs versus actual results, highlighting key variances.Prepare detailed standard cost analyses and internal financial reports to support management decisions.Handle inventory costing, including valuations, reconciliations, and participation in physical counts.Oversee fixed asset accounting activities such as capitalization, depreciation, retirements, and reconciliations.Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date fixed asset records in line with company policies.Support month‑end close for cost accounting by preparing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance explanations.Partner with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate and timely financial close processes.Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial analysis initiatives.Collaborate with production, purchasing, and asset teams to ensure proper cost assignment and asset tracking.Analyze cost drivers, identify efficiencies, and recommend opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.Maintain and enhance costing methodologies, systems, and related documentation.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field3–7+ years of experience in inventory accounting or standard cost accountingStrong understanding of inventory, job costing, and standard cost environmentsDemonstrated analytical skills and comfort working cross functionally in an operations‑heavy settingAdvanced SAP experience super‑user level highly preferredAbility to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving processes and global collaboration#J-18808-Ljbffr

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