We are looking for a qualified Cost Accountant who will be responsible for assisting in the analysis and maintenance of cost accounting systems. This person will work closely with senior accountants and other finance team members to ensure accurate financial reporting and aid in making informed business decisions.salary: $30 - $35 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Inventory: Coordinating and conducting physical inventory counts, updating costs, and tracking overhead costs Cost-effective improvements: Analyzing month-end and year-end reports to identify and recommend cost-effective improvements Production economics: Planning, studying, and collecting data on raw materials, labor, and inventory Cost accounting systems: Maintaining and updating cost accounting systems and records Cost analysis: Calculating and analyzing the cost of producing goods and services Budgeting and forecasting: Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes Data collection: Collecting and organizing cost information into a database Cost formulas: Determining and calculating formulas for fixed and variable costs Reports: Preparing reports for multiple departments within a company Variance analysis: Conducting variance analysis to compare actual costs with budgeted costs SkillsCost AccountingCost ReportingManufacturing Cost AcctBudgeting Forecasting & Management ReportingQualificationsYears of experience: 4 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.