Cost Accountant

About the role

The Cost Accountant supports SeAH Superalloy Technologies' manufacturing operations through accurate cost analysis, inventory valuation, and standard costing. This full-time role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead, and investigate variances between standard and actual costs.
• Support product costing activities, including cost roll-ups and analysis of manufacturing variances (material, labor, and overhead).
• Partner with Production, Procurement, and Engineering to ensure costs are accurately captured and reflected in the ERP/MRP system.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions within the MRP system, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventory processes, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure inventory valuations are accurate and properly reflected in the general ledger.
• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and inventory/cost-related accruals.
• Prepare routine cost and variance reports for the Controller or Finance leadership.
• Aid in audits, compliance reviews, and other reporting needs by providing supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve costing accuracy, inventory controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve cost and inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with the implementation or enhancement of ERP/MRP-based costing and inventory workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and inventory management practices.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Adaptable, collaborative team player able to work effectively across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct, hands-on experience with SAP Business One.
• Experience in a startup, greenfield, or rapidly scaling manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with standard costing methodologies and variance analysis.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Primarily sedentary role; ability to sit for extended periods at a workstation.
• Regular use of hands for typing, 10-key data entry, and computer work.
• Ability to lift or carry light office items (typically up to 15 lbs.).
• Work performed in a standard office environment adjacent to manufacturing operations; moderate noise level.
• Ability to read screens, documents, and electronic communications with clarity.
• Overtime may be required during month-end, quarter-end, and annual close periods.