Cost Accountant

Role Overview: The Cost Accountant develops and maintains standard costs, analyzes manufacturing expenses, and provides insights to enhance efficiency and profitability. Collaborating closely with plant operations and finance teams, the role supports financial and management reporting to ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost control. Key Responsibilities Develop and update standard costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure alignment with sourcing, planning, and production.Compile and analyze labor and manufacturing spend reports, facilitating meetings to identify risks and opportunities.Analyze production cost variances, work with teams to correct errors, and support follow-up actions for improvement.Prepare accounting journal entries for monthly closing, support inventory counts, and reconcile site balances.Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies, and recommend process improvements for accurate, reliable financial information. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.2+ years of experience in accounting/finance, manufacturing experience preferred.Strong understanding of accounting principles, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with ERP systems like SAP.Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.