Cost Accountant
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
$90,000 - $110,000 Base Salary + 15% Bonus Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant to join their Finance team and support manufacturing operations through accurate product costing, inventory analysis, financial reporting, and operational decision support. This individual will partner closely with plant leadership, operations, and supply chain teams to identify cost‑saving opportunities, improve efficiencies, and ensure strong financial controls.
What You'll Do- Develop and maintain standard costs for new and existing products
- Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and provide recommendations
- Support inventory valuation, reconciliations, and monthly close activities
- Review manufacturing and production data for costing accuracy
- Prepare reports related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and production performance
- Assist with cycle count processes and inventory control initiatives
- Collaborate with plant operations, supply chain, and finance teams
- Support audits, financial reporting, and continuous improvement projects
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3-4+ years of cost accounting or operations finance experience
- Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
- Experience with ERP systems and standard costing methodologies
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
- Willingness to travel occasionally as needed
- Opportunity to work closely with plant leadership and influence operational performance
- Stable manufacturing environment with visibility across finance and operations
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- Seafood Processing
- Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
- Packaging Manufacturing
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Wood Products / Building Products
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Cost Accountant
- Senior Cost Accountant
- Manufacturing Accountant
- Operations Finance Analyst
- Cost Analyst
- Inventory Accountant
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- Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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