Cost Accountant
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
At a Glance
Cost Accountant earns an average of $66,625/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2–2.4 years. Top skills: Accounting, Standard Cost Accounting, Finance.
$66,625/yr
Bachelor's degree
2–2.4 years
7
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Accountants and Auditors
Median Wage
$81,680/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.6%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Accounting
Standard Cost Accounting
Finance
Month-End Closing
Cost Accounting
Data Collection
Bill Of Materials
Internal Controls
SAP Applications
Calculations
General Ledger
Physical Inventory
Accounting Systems
Management Reporting
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Cost Of Goods Sold (Inventory)
Hydraulics
Reconciliation
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance
Product Design
Production Planning
ERP Systems Knowledge
Financial Analysis
Common Skills (7)
Forecasting
Management
Communication
Budgeting
Coordinating
Spreadsheets
Related Specializations
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