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Cost Accountant

Robert Half
Farmington, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2024 CLOSED ON 6/20/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant position at Robert Half?

Description

Robert Half has an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Project Cost Accountant in the heart of FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan. This role will involve working for an elite client within the communication systems industry, utilizing skills such as cost accounting, budget processes, aia billing, and full cycle accounting. The position is ideal for individuals who have a knack for number crunching, with a focus on growing their career and working with a world class organization that has grown exponentially!

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain financial records in NetSuite, including creating project accounts, generating reports, and managing customer and vendor records.
  • Handle full-cycle Accounts Payable and Receivable processes, including account coding, posting, reconciling discrepancies, and executing online bill payments.
  • Conduct thorough job cost management and multistate sales tax calculations for AP/AR, along with preparing bank deposits and journal entries.
  • Maintain comprehensive accounting schedules, such as deferred revenue and amortization, and ensure accuracy in financial documents using tools like Excel and NetSuite.
  • Oversee collections by verifying documentation, making collection calls, negotiating payment terms, and processing liens, while also suggesting process improvements and performing additional administrative duties as required.

Requirements

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, etc.)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in full cycle accounting including job costing and aia billing.
  • Previous experience with ERP/Accounting systems, highly preferable NetSuite experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including Pivot Tables and complex formulas), alongside proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.
  • Exceptional interpersonal abilities, including excellent customer service, troubleshooting/problem-solving skills, and the capacity to handle sensitive information discreetly.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation,
  • Health benefits
  • HSA w/ company matching
  • 401k w/ company matching
  • PTO w/ rollover

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit

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