Cost Accountant (Entry Level)

About the Role

Join an established global manufacturing organization with a strong U.S. presence and decades of industry expertise. Be part of a sophisticated, highly engineered business where Accounting works closely with the teams driving day‑to‑day operations. Work across Accounting, Operations, and Project Management, giving you visibility well beyond the numbers. Join a team where you can understand the business from both a financial and operational perspective.

What They Offer

• Opportunity to build valuable cost accounting experience within a complex global manufacturing environment
• Exposure to the full financial lifecycle of large, highly customized customer projects
• Hands‑on experience across cost, revenue, inventory, billing, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Cross‑functional visibility with project managers, operations leaders, accounting, and other areas of the business
• A role where you can see the direct connection between your analysis and business performance
• Strong foundation for continued growth within accounting and finance

Location

Onsite, five days a week in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Track the financial lifecycle of complex customer projects from initial order through final delivery
• Analyze projected versus actual costs and investigate the drivers behind margin variances
• Support customer billing, revenue expenses, cost tracking, and financial forecasting
• Reconcile inventory and help drive inventory accuracy across the business, assisting with inventory counts
• Track project‑related costs and ensure financial activity is recorded accurately
• Support month‑end close through reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis
• Serve as an important connection point between Project Management, Operations, and Accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 1+ years of accounting experience (entry‑level candidates with strong relevant experience also considered)
• Manufacturing experience is ideal; supply chain or distribution backgrounds also valuable
• Exposure to cost accounting, inventory, project accounting, billing, reconciliations, or month‑end close
• Strong Excel skills with an analytical and detail‑oriented mindset
• ERP experience is a plus (e.g., moving from MS Great Plains to SAP)
• Strong communicator who enjoys working cross‑functionally, solving discrepancies, and understanding the story behind the numbers