Cost Accountant
Spherion 

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Spherion is currently seeking an experienced Cost Accountant for a position in Southern York County in Pennsylvania. This is a permanent position. Experience with pricing and analysis of government contracts is a plus.

Job Purpose:

Provides financial decision-making information by collecting, analyzing, and reporting cost data.

Duties:

* Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data.

* Guides cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.

* Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.

* Confirms costs by collecting, interpreting, and reporting data.

* Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

* Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

* Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

* Secures information by completing data base backups.

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

Analyzing Information , Reporting Research Results, Financial Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Entry Skills, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Tracking Budget Expenses, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Data Processing

Call Spherion at 717-843-1000 to schedule an interview.

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