Staff Accountant/Cost Accountant (Hybrid)

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with an established manufacturing company in Batesville, Arkansas, to find a Staff Accountant/Cost Accountant to join their accounting team.

Staff Accountant / Cost Accountant | Hybrid | Relocation Assistance Available

This opportunity welcomes both general accountants interested in developing manufacturing and cost accounting skills and experienced cost accountants who enjoy a broad, hands-on accounting role. Strong general accounting skills are essential; cost accounting experience is valued, but training is available.

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.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Solid general accounting skills: general ledger, account reconciliations, and month-end close
• Working knowledge of GAAP and proficiency with accounting software and Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Helpful, but not required:

• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience (standard costing, inventory accounting, cost centers, BOMs)
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or fixed assets

Why This Role:

• Broad accounting responsibilities in an established manufacturing company
• Opportunity to apply or develop manufacturing cost accounting skills
• Hybrid schedule and relocation assistance
• Stable, well-established employer

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.