Cost Accountant

We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support plant and corporate accounting activities in Louisiana. This contract position with potential for a long-term opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage cost accounting, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to a dependable month-end close process. The role blends manufacturing finance responsibilities with broader accounting duties and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort working in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee product and plant costing activities to help maintain accurate financial reporting and operational insights.

• Record and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and third-party billing transactions in a timely and accurate manner.

• Manage credit release tasks and support credit risk-related decisions by reviewing account status and payment activity.

• Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with bank and account reconciliations during the close cycle.

• Support monthly and periodic close activities by validating financial data and resolving discrepancies across cost centers.

• Apply knowledge of cost center structures to track expenses, allocate costs appropriately, and improve reporting accuracy.

• Partner with both manufacturing and corporate accounting teams to ensure financial information is complete, consistent, and actionable.

• Use Excel and organizational systems effectively to analyze data, prepare reports, and support day-to-day accounting operations.

Qualifications:

• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to support plant-level financial activities.

• Working knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.

• Ability to perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.

• Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, and third-party billing processes.

• Understanding of credit release activities and credit risk management principles.

• Familiarity with cost centers and how they are used in financial tracking and reporting.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and data review.

• SAP knowledge required.

Compensation

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