Cost Accountant

About the role

Reporting to the Cost Accounting Manager, this position plays a critical role in monitoring inventory accuracy, cost integrity, and financial reporting. The primary focus is analyzing numbers, accounting for inventory, and ensuring the business maintains the right quantities at the right pricing—including validating cost per unit. This role works closely with Operations and the General Ledger Accountant to monitor standard costs, production variances, and inventory valuation. The role operates in a deadline-driven setting, particularly during month-end close, and requires strong time management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costs and cost models.
• Analyze production variances, material pricing, overhead allocations, and activity rates.
• Monitor unit costing and ensure accurate inventory valuation.
• Execute costing runs within SAP.
• Partner with Operations and Procurement to validate costing inputs and assumptions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with detailed cost analysis.
• Perform regular inventory reconciliations and reviews.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Post complex or non-routine inventory transactions.
• Support and analyze physical inventory counts.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
• Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in a progressively responsible Cost Accounting role in an SAP environment (strong accounting profiles will be considered).
• CPA designation preferred (or in progress).
• SAP S/4 Hana software experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Attention to detail, ability to monitor and check work or information.
• Respects and adheres to ethical principles regarding data protection and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Time and stress management.
• Team player.
• Proficient with Accounting Systems as well as Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from.
• Several company-paid benefits including:
  • Dental and Vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies.
  • Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Access to a robust employee assistance program.
• Competitive compensation.
• Annual bonus program opportunity.
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred).
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Ability to purchase Company stock.
• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace.