Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with an established manufacturing company in Batesville, Arkansas, to find a Staff Accountant/Cost Accountant to join their accounting team.
Staff Accountant / Cost Accountant | Hybrid | Relocation Assistance Available
This opportunity welcomes both general accountants interested in developing manufacturing and cost accounting skills and experienced cost accountants who enjoy a broad, hands-on accounting role. Strong general accounting skills are essential; cost accounting experience is valued, but training is available.
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.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3+ years of accounting experience
- Solid general accounting skills: general ledger, account reconciliations, and month-end close
- Working knowledge of GAAP and proficiency with accounting software and Excel
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Helpful, but not required:
- Manufacturing or cost accounting experience (standard costing, inventory accounting, cost centers, BOMs)
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or fixed assets
Why This Role:
- Broad accounting responsibilities in an established manufacturing company
- Opportunity to apply or develop manufacturing cost accounting skills
- Hybrid schedule and relocation assistance
- Stable, well-established employer
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.