Job description

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with an established manufacturing company in Batesville, Arkansas , to find a Cost Accountant/Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. Hybrid Schedule – Relocation Assistance Available This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their experience in manufacturing and cost accounting while working with a well-established organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in general accounting, including general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close. Previous cost accounting experience is preferred but not required , as the company is willing to train someone with solid accounting skills and a desire to learn. 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. Ideal Candidate Will Possess : • 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 and proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. 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.

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Must-haves

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with an established manufacturing company in Batesville, Arkansas , to find a Cost Accountant/Staff Accountant to join their accounting team.
Hybrid Schedule – Relocation Assistance Available
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.
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.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and fixed asset accounting highly desirable.
Strong understanding of GAAP and proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Nice-to-haves

Manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred.
Familiarity with standard costing, inventory accounting, cost centers, or bills of materials a plus.

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401(K)

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