Cost Accountant Resume

A cost accountant is responsible for handling cost accounts and management functions. Classification of costs under different heads and development of effective cost control techniques are some of the essential duties that a cost accountant needs to focus his attention on. Hence while applying for the position, always include key cost accounting skills with technical perfection.

Resume Example

James L. Baxter
2887 Masonic Hill Road
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: 624-605-1902
Email Address: jameslbaxter@example.com

Objective:

Searching for the position of a Cost Accountant in a manufacturing industry, where I can serve the needs and demands of the organization to maintain useful cost accounting records and documentation to have an effective management decision making system.

Profile/summary:

Gained proficiency at operating cost accounting functions with almost 6 years of experience
A practiced professional in handling organizational and management functions
Skilled in operating effective cost management functions with expertise at handling semi-automated functions
Well organized and possesses good integrated skills
Familiarity with advanced costing tools, techniques and methodologies

Skills:

Effective coordination and administration skills
Rational and critical thinking abilities for problem solving
Profound understanding of accounting standards and principles in practice
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Good interpersonal skills to communicate and work as a team
Familiar with inventory control and management techniques

Technical skills:

Excellent Microsoft Office functions management
Experience working in SAP environment
Good with database management systems (DBMS) functions

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Cost Accounting Management from California Institute of Integral Studies, 2006
Diploma in Advanced Cost Accounting and Process Management, 2007
Certified Cost Accountant
Attended a training program to get familiar with the technological advancements in the field of cost accounting and management

Professional experience:

ERU Manufacturing Industries Pvt. Ltd. Austin, TX
Designation: Cost Accountant
2013 - Till Date
Role and Responsibilities:

Ensured effective cost accounting and management functions with strict conformance to accounting standards
Evaluated cost accounts functions and prepared summarized reports to ensure effective management decision making
Managed raw materials purchase, inventory controls and management functions
Supported management with useful data and reports determining various types of costs involved
Supervised the materials arrived and invoices to ensure exact and accurate cost accounting functions

WIR Manufacturing Industries Pvt. Ltd. Eddie V. Kramer
Designation: Cost Accountant
2009-2013
Role and Responsibilities:

Examined material arrangements to manage cost accounting management functions perfectly
Evaluated cost accounts and conducted periodic reviews of systems to improve operational efficiency
Provided necessary support to management to calculate the organizational performance in relation to the costs incurred and established different methodologies to control costs
Identified and classified different types of costs involved and controlled them systematically with advanced cost control tools
Verified the costs involved and provided the management with decision making support in connection with the pricing strategies to be adapted

Achievements:

Recognized as 'The Accountant of the Year 2012' for elegantly coordinating all the cost accounting and management functions that resulted into a considerable cost control

Affiliations:

Affiliated to National Cost Accounting and Management Institution, offering effective support to know and implement effective and advanced cost control techniques
Active member of California Institute of Integral Studies, discussing new technological developments in the field and their application

Mobility and Flexibility:

Ready to serve anywhere in the States with flexibility of approach and abilities to face challenges in the field. Quick learning aptitude to get adapted to changing and dynamic working environment to grab the market potential.

Declaration:

I hereby declare that all the statements made are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(Signature)
James L. Baxter