Cost Accountant to $65K

Description Classification: Full-time

Compensation: $55000 to $65000 per year

Our client, one of the premier names in Central Indiana has an immediate need for a Cost Accountant. This is a key position in the organization and the selected candidate will have career opportunities both locally and nationally for this industry leading organization. In this role you will be responsible for all standard costing activities and related analyses, including sales and margin analysis, inventory analysis, freight & distribution analysis, etc. You will also be involved in building cost models for new products and other projects. You will assist in month end close and financial reporting activities.

Qualified candidates will be degreed in Accounting, Finance or related field. A minimum of 5+ year's experience in a cost accounting role is required. Advanced certifications or degrees such as a CPA or MBA encouraged but not mandatory. Candidates should be skilled in asset management, cost analysis, product costing and financial analysis. Good interpersonal and communications skills will be necessary as will the ability to demonstrate good leadership qualities. For more information or for immediate consideration, please contact Bob Hatcher with Robert Half Finance and Accounting at 317-585-1756 or e-mail to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].

Founded in 1948, Robert Half Finance & Accounting is the world's first and largest specialized financial recruitment service. We specialize in placing experienced professionals in all areas of accounting, finance, credit and collections, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and taxation. For more than 60 years, we have developed lasting relationships with the industry-leading companies we serve, which gives us access to the best career opportunities for our candidates.

Our parent company, Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI), was the first company in the staffing industry to be added to the S&P 500. We are consistently named to FORTUNE® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" list and the Forbes Platinum List, and were recently added to The Forbes Global 2000 listing of the world's largest companies. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements Advanced Cost - Standard, Intermediate Sales Analysis & Reporting, Intermediate Inventory - Analysis, Advanced MS Excel, Intermediate MS Access.