Cost Accountant

About the role

The Cost Accountant will support cost accounting, inventory reconciliation, and month-end reporting across Imperial's manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Support cost accounting and inventory reconciliation processes across Imperial’s plant operations
• Reconcile inventory activity between Deposco and NetSuite, with a strong focus on inventory accuracy
• Aid with inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
• Support month-end close activities, including cost accounting reports, inventory reporting, and account reconciliations
• Help maintain standard costing processes, including labor rates and other cost inputs
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies by working with finance, inventory, warehouse, and production teams
• Prepare reporting related to inventory, cost activity, and manufacturing accounting
• Support internal and external audit requests related to inventory, reconciliations, and cost accounting
• Partner with manufacturing operations as needed to understand inventory movement and production activity
• Follow established accounting processes, controls, and reporting standards

Requirements

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably with exposure to cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing accounting
• Strong reconciliation skills with the ability to research discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records
• Experience supporting month-end close, reporting, inventory valuation, cycle counts, or audit requests
• ERP experience required; NetSuite experience preferred
• Deposco experience is a plus
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial and inventory data
• Manufacturing experience preferred, but not required
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, operations, inventory, and production teams
• Self-starter who is eager to grow and develop, while also being able to follow established processes and controls
• Comfortable working with auditors and providing accurate supporting documentation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPA certification preferred

Skills

• Cost Accounting
• Inventory Management
• ERP Systems (NetSuite)
• Inventory Valuation
• Cycle Counts
• Internal Audits
• Financial Reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• Manufacturing Operations

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health care (medical, dental, vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO (vacation, personal days, and 9 company holidays)
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Employee product discounts
• Free hats