Arkansas Talent Group

Cost Accountant/Staff Accountant

Arkansas Talent Group
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeBatesville • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory management, and fixed asset accounting. Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and maintaining compliance with GAAP standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Or Finance3+ Years Of Accounting ExperienceStrong General Accounting SkillsProficiency With Accounting SoftwareExperience With Budgeting And Forecasting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across departments

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Incredible health insurance benefits
  • 4% 401(k) match
  • Competitive PTO
  • Hybrid work environment depending on the location of the candidate
  • Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

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Hard Skills
Manufacturing Cost AccountingStandard CostingGeneral Ledger MaintenanceAccount ReconciliationsMonth-End CloseFixed Asset AccountingInventory AccountingCost CentersBills Of MaterialsGAAP Compliance
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention To DetailCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Accounting SoftwareMicrosoft Excel
Industry Keywords
Cost AccountingFinancial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBank ReconciliationsAnnual Audits