Our client, a leader in the automotive parts manufacturing industry, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their team. As a Cost Accountant, you will be part of the finance department supporting various teams. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a team player mentality which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Cost Accountant **Location:** Altavista, VA **Pay Range:** $65,000 to $77,000 per year **What's the Job?** + Maintain and update standard costs for current engineering revisions, with a comprehensive update at the beginning of each year. + Manage product data for approved engineering change requests. + Track inventory purchases to determine variances from frozen standards and use current costing data. + Review customer sales and credits daily to ensure proper inventory accountability and accurate valuation of no-charge shipments. + Collaborate with customer service and planning departments to ensure efficient information flow. **What's Needed?** + Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or other related field. + 4 years of accounting experience (preferred). + Cost accounting experience (preferred). + Strong communication and interpersonal skills. + Proficiency in computer skills; strong Excel skills. **What's in it for me?** + Temp to perm opportunity + 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. + Paid Weekly **Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term Disability Insurance + 401(k) If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.