Cost Accountant

Job Description

Networks Connect Professional Staffing is excited to partner with a leading trucking and logistics company experiencing significant growth. We’re on the hunt for a dedicated and detail-oriented Cost Accountant ready to apply their outstanding financial analysis skills to our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to engage in meaningful work, offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and avenues for career advancement.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough analyses of company performance and essential business metrics to aid operational enhancements.
• Regularly evaluate driver fleet assignments for consistency and profitability.
• Enhance asset utilization through detailed reviews of mileage, revenue, and geographical allocation.
• Communicate vital financial metrics to executive leadership, identifying improvement opportunities and proposing practical solutions.
• Foster an environment of creative problem-solving to drive process enhancements.
• Maintain data accuracy across systems to ensure reliable financial analysis and costings.
• Collaborate with the financial controller to ensure office operations are seamlessly aligned with financial data analytics.
• Oversee and manage special projects as directed by the Controller or CFO.
• Analyze maintenance costs, fuel usage, and driver recruitment program efficiency to formulate strategies aimed at reducing turnover and enhancing compensation frameworks.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in cost or financial analysis strongly preferred.
• Exceptional detail-oriented and analytical prowess.
• Proficient in communicating financial information to company leadership.
• Solid capability in critical thinking and analytical questioning.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• HSA with Employer Matching
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Additional Accident Coverage
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Access to Telemedicine
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Schedule:

• Regular 8-hour shifts.

Join our team and contribute to the growth and success of our client’s expanding operations. Apply today for the Cost Accountant position and kickstart a rewarding career with Networks Connect Professional Staffing!

Earnings

$65,000 - $70,000 salary

Category

Accounting & Finance