Staff Accountant – Cost Accounting

Role Summary

Support core cost accounting processes by ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and reconciliation. Partner with business units and operations to manage cost data, validate transactions, and improve cost visibility.

Job Description

• Prepare journal entries (COGS, inventory, freight)
• Support monthly close and reporting cycles
• Maintain accurate cost data in ERP (SAP)
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Analyze cost variances (standard vs. actual)
• Validate estimated vs. actual costs
• Business & Intercompany Support
• Partner with business units on financial booking
• Support intercompany accounting (AR/AP entries)
• Ensure alignment across entities
• Reporting & Data
• Pull and analyze data from ERP systems
• Prepare recurring cost and operational reports
• Provide data to support business decision-making

What You’ll Do

• Cost Accounting & Close
• Prepare journal entries (COGS, inventory, freight)
• Support monthly close and reporting cycles
• Maintain accurate cost data in ERP (SAP)
• Reconciliation & Analysis
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Analyze cost variances (standard vs. actual)
• Validate estimated vs. actual costs
• Business & Intercompany Support
• Partner with business units on financial booking
• Support intercompany accounting (AR/AP entries)
• Ensure alignment across entities
• Reporting & Data
• Pull and analyze data from ERP systems
• Prepare recurring cost and operational reports
• Provide data to support business decision-making

What We’re Looking For

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
• 1–3+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Technical Skills
• SAP or ERP experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills (analysis, reconciliations)
• Understanding of inventory, costing, and COGS
• Core Strengths
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Clear, concise communicator
• Ability to work cross-functionally

Company Benefits

• Benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid vacation, and sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program
• Community Engagement
• Focused Giving Program
• Encourage facility level support of activities
• Training and Development
• Skills development
• Formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
• Learning Management System

Pay & Schedule

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000-$75,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.