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Sr. Cost Accountant (contract-to-hire)
<p>We are looking for a skilled Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Frisco, Texas, on a Contract-to-Permanent basis. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in cost accounting, financial planning, and analysis to support organizational goals and drive efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with various teams while contributing to critical financial processes and decision-making. This is a contract-to-hire position. Hybrid work schedule: Onsite everyday except Friday.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Contract-to-Hire Senior Cost Accountant:</u></strong></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze and manage cost structures to ensure accurate expense allocation and identify opportunities for cost optimization.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.</p><p>• Develop detailed financial forecasts and budgets to support strategic planning and decision-making processes.</p><p>• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses to provide actionable insights that enhance business performance.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including macros, pivot tables, and complex formulas, for financial modeling and reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share financial insights and promote transparency across departments.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to accounting principles, standards, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Support financial planning and analysis efforts by providing accurate and timely data.</p><p>• Review and improve cost-tracking and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p>
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.<br>• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on cost accounting and financial analysis.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as macros and pivot tables.<br>• Strong understanding of U.S. accounting standards and principles.<br>• Proven ability to prepare journal entries, cost tracking, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.<br>• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.<br>• Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments and present financial information clearly.<br>• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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  • Frisco, TX
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 45.00 - 45.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Frisco, Texas, on a Contract-to-Permanent basis. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in cost accounting, financial planning, and analysis to support organizational goals and drive efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with various teams while contributing to critical financial processes and decision-making. This is a contract-to-hire position. Hybrid work schedule: Onsite everyday except Friday.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Contract-to-Hire Senior Cost Accountant:</u></strong></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze and manage cost structures to ensure accurate expense allocation and identify opportunities for cost optimization.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.</p><p>• Develop detailed financial forecasts and budgets to support strategic planning and decision-making processes.</p><p>• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses to provide actionable insights that enhance business performance.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including macros, pivot tables, and complex formulas, for financial modeling and reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share financial insights and promote transparency across departments.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to accounting principles, standards, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Support financial planning and analysis efforts by providing accurate and timely data.</p><p>• Review and improve cost-tracking and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p>
  • 2025-09-09T21:54:47Z

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