Cost Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead in the ERP system
• Analyze and report on cost variances (material, labor, overhead) and provide actionable insights
• Support month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations related to inventory and cost of goods sold
• Reconcile and monitor inventory, work-in-process, and finished goods accounts
• Partner with operations, engineering, and purchasing to ensure accurate product costing and cost control
• Prepare and distribute cost and profitability reports to support business decisions
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs
• Support and participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts, including variance investigation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements
• Aid in internal and external audits by providing required cost and inventory documentation
• Identify and drive cost savings opportunities and process improvements within operations
• Maintain accurate costing data within ERP/MRP systems
• Perform financial and cost analysis as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management, including tasks outside of primary responsibilities, to meet business and operational needs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 2–5 years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or related financial analysis role
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis required)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Leadership teams
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment