cost accountant

The Accoutning Manager serves as the chief financial custodian, tasked with protecting company assets and guaranteeing the production of precise and timely financial statements. This role is a crucial strategic partner to the leadership team, working to spur profitable business expansion. To excel, the individual must possess profound technical accounting knowledge, be adept in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting, and demonstrate the necessary leadership abilities to cultivate a top-tier accounting staff while instilling a commitment to accountability and continuous operational enhancement.salary: $50 - $55 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesThis senior financial executive manages and directs all corporate financial activities, ensuring timely and US GAAP-compliant financial reporting through meticulous period-end close processes. The role encompasses strategic cost management, including variance analysis and partnership with operations to optimize cost structure and inventory. They are central to financial planning and analysis, leading the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and providing key financial insights for strategic projects and capital investments. Crucially, the position maintains a solid internal control environment, coordinates external audits, handles cash/treasury management, and guarantees adherence to all tax and regulatory mandates. Finally, this leader is responsible for ERP system management (M1) and the development and coaching of the accounting team, while also overseeing risk management and insurance programs.SkillsAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationBudgetFinancial StatementsBookkeepingRevenue AccountingBank ReconciliationsGeneral LedgerQualificationsYears of experience: 7 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: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Job Cost Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for tracking and analyzing project/job costs, preparing financial reports, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, and supporting management with insights that guide business decisions. This role will be mainly remote however there is travel required to work in the Jacksonville office and Orlando office a few times a month.salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Maintain accurate job cost records, including labor, materials, subcontractors, and overhead. Review, reconcile, and analyze project/job cost variances. Ensure costs are allocated correctly and in accordance with company policies and GAAP. Collaborate with project managers to review budgets, cost forecasts, and progress billings. Perform monthly job cost closings and prepare work-in-progress (WIP) schedules. Maintain accurate job cost records, including labor, materials, subcontractors, and overhead. Review, reconcile, and analyze project/job cost variances. Ensure costs are allocated correctly and in accordance with company policies and GAAP. Collaborate with project managers to review budgets, cost forecasts, and progress billings. Perform monthly job cost closings and prepare work-in-progress (WIP) schedules. Prepare and evaluate financial performance reports (job profitability, margin analysis, actual vs. budget, forecasts). Analyze trends and identify risks or opportunities affecting job profitability. Assist with revenue recognition, margin projections, and cash flow analysis. Present financial insights and recommendations to senior management. Misc. other duties/tasks and process improvement projects, as needed SkillsJob Cost (3 years of experience is required)WIP (3 years of experience is required)Account Reconciliation (3 years of experience is required)Variance Analysis (1 year of experience is required)Revenue Recognition (3 years of experience is required)SAGE (1 year of experience is preferred)Intacct (1 year of experience is preferred)QualificationsYears of experience: 3 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: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Exclusive Opportunity presented by Randstad! Randstad has partnered with a dynamic and rapidly growing company in Las Vegas on an exclusive search for a skilled Cost Accountant. Our client is preparing to launch a new in-house manufacturing operation and is seeking a foundational member for their finance team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to help build the entire cost accounting function from the ground up. If you are a hands-on accountant with a passion for manufacturing, this role is for you.salary: $45 - $55 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Assist in the development and implementation of standard costing methodologies for materials, labor, and overhead. Perform month-end close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and variance analysis. Track and analyze manufacturing costs, comparing standard costs to actual production costs and reporting on variances. Maintain the perpetual inventory system and reconcile inventory sub-ledgers to the general ledger. Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports as part of the month-end close cycle. Support the Controller with ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects related to the manufacturing launch. SkillsCost AccountingJob CostCost ReportingManufacturing Cost AcctCost of Goods SoldQualificationsYears of experience: 3 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: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.