Job Description
Why is This a Great Opportunity?
This position provides the opportunity to make a direct impact on the organization’s financial efficiency and profitability. As a Cost Accountant, you will play a key role in analyzing expenses, preparing budgets, and supporting compliance reporting. The role offers diverse responsibilities, collaboration across accounting functions, and exposure to both financial and operational processes, making it an excellent fit for professionals who enjoy problem-solving, process improvement, and contributing to sound business decision-making.
Job Description:
The Cost Accountant is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting costs to ensure accuracy in financial records and to support overall profitability. Core responsibilities include:
• Assisting in the preparation of annual cost reports for Medicaid and Medicare.
• Collaborating with the General Ledger Accountant to complete the monthly close process.
• Preparing, maintaining, and reviewing purchasing files and records, including price lists, requisitions, contracts, orders, and inventory transfers.
• Locating suppliers, monitoring subcontractor performance, and calculating costs of orders to ensure accurate expense allocation.
• Reviewing journal entries to identify and resolve anomalies or inconsistencies.
• Preparing and presenting monthly and quarterly accounting reports for management.
• Supporting leadership by recommending policy or procedural changes to improve cash flow.
• Managing procurement processes, including establishing strategies for acquisition, receiving, and tracking project materials.
• Assisting with special projects, process improvements, and financial analysis as assigned.
• Providing backup support to Accounts Payable and Payroll functions when necessary.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by accounting leadership.
Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Experience:
• 3–5 years of experience in general accounting or cost accounting.
• Experience with healthcare-related cost reporting or regulatory compliance preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, financial reporting, and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to support process improvements and recommend financial efficiencies.
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