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Cost Accountant
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Robert Half
Knoxville, TN (In Person)
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Job Description
Description We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Knoxville, Tennessee for a Contract assignment expected to run approximately 2 to 3 months. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting cost-focused accounting activities, and strengthening day-to-day reporting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting experience, works comfortably with detailed reconciliations, and can contribute quickly in a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee cost accounting activities that support manufacturing operations and help ensure reliable product cost information.
- Complete bank reconciliations and review cash-related accounts to confirm balances are accurate and fully supported.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and assist with improving financial reporting efficiency.
- Process and reconcile credit card data uploads while ensuring expenses are recorded correctly in the general ledger.
- Maintain financial records and reporting accuracy within NetSuite, including account-level review and transaction support.
- Use advanced Excel tools to perform reconciliations, analyze financial data, and prepare clear reporting outputs.
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and support timely month-to-month accounting needs.
- Step into a short-term assignment with minimal ramp-up time and provide dependable accounting support throughout the engagement.
FOR IMMEDIDATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE CONTACT
Kelly Fellows 865-370-2219 at Robert Half Requirements- At least 5 years of experience in cost accounting or a closely related accounting role.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment with strong understanding of product costing practices.
- Hands-on NetSuite experience is required.
- Demonstrated ability to perform bank reconciliations and manage cash-related account analysis.
- Experience supporting credit card accounting processes and related transaction uploads.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Strong technical aptitude, close attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a Contract role.