Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with an established manufacturing company in Batesville, Arkansas, to find a Cost Accountant/Staff Accountant to join their accounting team.
Hybrid Schedule – Relocation Assistance Available
This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their experience in manufacturing and cost accounting while working with a well-established organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in general accounting, including general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close. Previous cost accounting experience is preferred but not required, as the company is willing to train someone with solid accounting skills and a desire to learn.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, manufacturing cost rates, inventory, cost centers, and bills of materials.
- Maintain the general ledger, perform account reconciliations, and assist with month-end close.
- Prepare annual budgets, customer shipment forecasts, and monthly financial analysis reports.
- Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset records, depreciation, and reconciliations.
- Handle accounts payable and receivable activities, including invoice processing, customer account reconciliations, and collections.
- Perform bank reconciliations, verify deposits, and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with annual audits, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
- Support accounting system maintenance and identify opportunities for process improvements.
Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3+ years of accounting experience
- Strong general accounting skills, including general ledger, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.
- Familiarity with standard costing, inventory accounting, cost centers, or bills of materials a plus.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and fixed asset accounting highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Perks:
- Competitive salary
- Incredible health insurance benefits
- 4% 401(k) match
- Competitive PTO
- This position is open to a hybrid environment depending on the location of the candidate
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
Please directly apply or contact Jennifer Thompson via LinkedIn.
Arkansas Talent Group is a Permanent Placement Recruiting Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.
- Competitive salary
- Incredible health insurance benefits
- 4% 401(k) match
- Competitive PTO
- This position is open to a hybrid environment depending on the location of the candidate
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.