Cost Accountant

Position Summary

The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing and analyzing manufacturing or operational costs, maintaining accurate product and inventory costing, and supporting month-end close and financial reporting. This role partners closely with operations and supply chain teams to improve cost visibility, analyze variances, and support data-driven decision making.

Cost Accounting & Analysis

• Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
• Analyze production and inventory cost variances and identify root causes
• Perform inventory valuation, cycle count reconciliation, and reserve analysis
• Support annual standard cost roll and budgeting processes
• Evaluate cost impacts of operational changes, new materials, or processes

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and post inventory and cost-related journal entries
• Reconcile cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory-related balance sheet accounts
• Support month-end and year-end close for manufacturing or operations functions
• Assist with management reporting, forecasts, and variance commentary

Cross-Functional & Audit Support

• Partner with operations, production, engineering, and procurement teams
• Support internal and external audits with cost documentation and analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
• ERP system experience required (SAP preferred); strong Excel skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and meet tight month-end deadlines

Preferred Skills

• Experience with multi-site or plant accounting
• Exposure to continuous improvement or cost reduction initiatives
• Power BI, OneStream, or advanced reporting tools a plus