Cost Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze product costing and inventory accounting processes
• Perform standard cost, inventory, and variance analysis
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Analyze labor, material, and overhead variances
• Partner with operations to monitor inventory levels, scrap activity, and metal utilization
• Aid in margin analysis, pricing reviews, and profitability reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Assist with inventory counts and inventory control procedures
• Participate in audit preparation and financial reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve costing methodologies and inventory processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience or accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of inventory accounting and manufacturing operations
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills (preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operations teams

Compensation

Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 + Bonus + Profit Sharing

Location

Greater Hartford, CT