Cost Accountant

What You'll Do

• Analyze product costs, monitor variances, and provide insights that help leadership understand profitability and improve business performance.
• Improve Processes & Systems
• Evaluate existing costing and inventory processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop improvements that drive greater accuracy and operational effectiveness.
• Spend time on the manufacturing floor to understand workflows, production challenges, and cost drivers.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align financial reporting with operational reality.
• Manage Inventory Analysis
• Support inventory valuation, physical inventory processes, and inventory reporting to ensure financial accuracy and control.
• Drive Reporting & Decision Support
• Create meaningful analyses and reports that help leaders make informed business decisions regarding costs, pricing, and operational performance.
• Leverage Advanced Excel Skills
• Work extensively with complex spreadsheets, data analysis, and reporting tools to support costing, inventory, and financial initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities
• Understanding of:
• Costing methodologies
• Inventory accounting
• Variance analysis
• Margin reporting
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• ERP experience is a plus

Who Thrives Here

• Accountants who enjoy digging into data and finding answers
• Professionals who want exposure to both finance and operations
• Problem-solvers who challenge existing processes and seek improvements
• Self-starters who take ownership of their work
• Individuals who enjoy working independently while collaborating across departments

Bottom Line

This is more than a traditional Cost Accountant role. It's an opportunity to become a key business partner who helps improve processes, strengthen costing accuracy, and drive profitability. If you're looking for a role where your analysis influences decisions, your ideas improve operations, and your career has room to grow, this opportunity delivers.