Immediate Need For Experienced Cost Accountant

Position Type: Temporary to Full Time

Exciting opportunity with a major manufacturing company for an experienced Cost Accountant. The Cost Accountant reports directly to the Controller. The main reponsibilities of the Cost Accountant are:
Prepare and analyze cost reports and complete cost accounting functions. Manage inventory control and prepare inventory valuation. Manage ProfitKey product flow control. Prepare various journal entries. Prepare pricing and backup documentation for quoting purposes. The position requires strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail. The Cost Accountant interacts with people in all levels of the organization; therefore good communication skills are also required.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

Requirements
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Preferred three years experience in the following areas: Job cost reporting, Cost accounting for a manufacturing company, Inventory control and valuation procedures, Manufacturing product flow software systems
Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3

Accountemps is the world's recognized leader in specialized temporary financial staffing, providing excellent opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, credit and collections, data entry, finance, payroll, and taxation. Our relationships with top companies ensure our employees enjoy top pay, challenging careers and assignments with the best opportunities for full-time employment. Accountemps is a division of Robert Half International. Contact your local Accountemps office at 1.800.803.8367 or visit www.accountemps.com to find out more about this job and all our other job opportunities.

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