<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Burlington, North Carolina. In this role, you will play a critical part in analyzing and maintaining accurate cost records, supporting budgeting efforts, and ensuring inventory accuracy. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to operational efficiency within a dynamic manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Accurately document and maintain detailed records of manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.</li><li>Perform thorough investigations of cost variances, providing in-depth analysis, root cause identification, and detailed reporting.</li><li>Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes by delivering accurate and insightful cost-related data and analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to refine cost modeling approaches and enhance overall efficiency.</li><li>Supervise inventory transactions and conduct monthly reconciliations to maintain accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Prepare and deliver detailed cost reports to management, offering strategic insights and actionable recommendations.</li><li>Track and manage inventory movements and balances across multiple locations, ensuring proper documentation and controls are in place.</li><li>Lead initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, including cycle counts, variance investigations, and corrective measures.</li><li>Work closely with production and warehouse teams to optimize inventory management systems and processes.</li><li>Facilitate physical inventory counts and oversee preparations for both internal and external audits.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our client's team in Durham, North Carolina. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing financial processes, analyzing data, and supporting accounting activities. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of experience in financial analysis or accounting, with a preference for expertise in the Retail or Consumer Goods </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform month-end close tasks including preparing journal entries, analyzing accruals, and reconciling accounts.</p><p>• Handle daily accounting transactions, conduct reconciliations, and provide ad hoc financial analyses as required.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of accurate financial statements and internal reports.</p><p>• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions across accounting software, inventory systems, and retail platforms.</p><p>• Analyze inventory movements, shrinkage, and cost variances to identify trends and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Evaluate retail sales and inventory data across multiple systems, ensuring the accuracy of purchase orders and invoices.</p><p>• Manage retail payment applications, resolving short payments or deductions in a timely manner.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve payment disputes, chargebacks, and other deductions in collaboration with retail partners and brokers.</p><p>• Collaborate with sales, operations, and external brokers to align on retail financial processes and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Support financial and business initiatives by creating models, reports, and analyses using Excel.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>
