Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

• Support monthly cost accounting and inventory close activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely completion of reporting tasks.
• Maintain accurate product and inventory costing records within the ERP system, including updates to relevant item and cost structures.
• Review production and inventory transactions to confirm data completeness, identify discrepancies, and help resolve issues affecting financial accuracy.
• Analyze manufacturing and inventory variances, investigate unusual cost movements, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations related to inventory, costing, and associated balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in managing inventory reserve activities, including excess and obsolete stock analysis and write-off support.
• Record and process inventory cost adjustments as needed to reflect operational and financial updates.
• Contribute to audit readiness by preparing schedules, compiling support documentation, and responding to information requests.
• Develop ad hoc analyses and reports to support decision-making across finance and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; certification is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of inventory valuation methods, product costing, bill of materials, work orders, variances, and inventory reserves.
• Experience preparing journal entries, performing account analysis, and completing general ledger reconciliations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems used in manufacturing businesses; NetSuite experience is preferred.
• Exposure to outsourced or contract manufacturing operations is beneficial.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas and analyze large data sets.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

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