Cost Accountant- Manufacturing

About the Role

We’re looking for a Cost Accountant with manufacturing experience to help track, analyze, and improve the financial performance of a production operation. This role is focused on manufacturing costs, inventory, standard costing, and variance analysis. You’ll work closely with Finance, Production, Procurement, and Project Management to understand where costs are coming from, identify discrepancies, and provide information that helps the business make better decisions. This is a strong opportunity for an accountant who enjoys going beyond basic general ledger work and wants to understand how products are made, what they cost, and where the company can improve profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Cost Analysis: Analyze material, labor, production, and overhead costs to help identify trends and areas for improvement
• Prepare cost accounting reports and provide analysis to support operational and financial decisions
• Review production costs and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and cost reduction
• Standard Costing & Variance Analysis: Calculate and maintain standard costs for products and manufacturing activities
• Analyze cost variances and investigate the underlying causes
• Work with operational teams to understand significant changes in material, labor, and overhead costs
• Inventory Accounting & Reconciliation: Monitor inventory transactions and ensure costs are accurately captured
• Perform inventory reconciliations and research discrepancies
• Support accurate inventory valuation and related financial reporting
• Financial Analysis & Profitability: Perform profitability and cost-benefit analysis on products, projects, and operational activities
• Provide financial insight to help management evaluate costs and potential savings
• Identify trends and communicate findings clearly to Finance and operational leadership
• Month-End Close & Accounting: Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to inventory and manufacturing costs
• Prepare reconciliations, reports, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accounting activity is accurate and consistent with company policies and applicable accounting standards
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement: Partner with Production, Procurement, Project Management, and Finance to improve cost visibility and efficiency
• Help develop and maintain cost accounting processes and procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, systems, and overall cost-accounting accuracy