Cost Accountant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and review standard costs within the Oracle ERP system, ensuring accuracy and alignment with current production processes
• Analyze production, labor, and purchase price variances; identify trends and provide actionable insights
• Support cost analysis for new products, process changes, and manufacturing improvements
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to understand cost drivers and improve cost accuracy
• Assist with planning and execution of annual physical inventory and ongoing cycle counts
• Analyze inventory variances and research root causes
• Support accurate inventory valuation and cost roll-ups
• Work with Supply Chain and Production teams to ensure alignment between inventory, costing, and production data
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
• Support journal entries and assist with account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts
• Provide analysis and explanations of cost-related variances for financial reporting
• Aid in maintaining accurate and timely financial data for management reporting
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, including cost modeling and historical analysis
• Analyze cost trends and provide insights to support forecasting and planning
• Support ongoing financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Utilize Oracle ERP and Microsoft Excel to manage cost data and reporting
• Maintain organized and accurate cost accounting documentation
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in costing, reporting, and inventory management
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from management

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of experience in cost accounting or general accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP systems required; Oracle experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, from plant floor to executive leadership