Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

• Analyze production, material, and labor expenses to determine accurate product costs and identify meaningful cost trends.
• Maintain and review standard costing records, ensuring updates reflect current manufacturing operations and pricing conditions.
• Prepare regular cost reports and variance analyses to help leadership understand differences between expected and actual performance.
• Partner with plant and finance teams to evaluate inventory valuation, cost controls, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting.
• Review bills of materials and routing data to improve cost accuracy and strengthen reporting integrity.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance cost visibility, financial controls, and operational planning.
• Auxiliary with cost-related data updates or process changes within financial systems when required.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles, including inventory and production cost analysis.
• Hands-on experience with standard costing methods and variance reporting.
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide clear cost analysis for business decision-making.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reporting and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across accounting and operations teams.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, practical experience in manufacturing cost structures, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations.

Skills

• Cost Accounting
• Manufacturing Cost Structures
• Financial Analysis
• Collaboration
• Data Interpretation
• Attention to Detail

Benefits

Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000 DOE
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan

Pay

$80,000 - $95,000 DOE

Schedule

Full-time