Cost Accountant

Partners with operations teams to reduce costs and improve gross margin. Manages inventory transaction accuracy to minimize inventory write-offs or write-downs. Provides timely cost roll updates and leads the annual standard cost roll with updated rates.

• Partners with Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, and Inventory Control teams to drive operational excellence and cost improvement initiatives.
• Manages cost accounting transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal costing policies and procedures.
• Ensures accurate inventory valuation through proper costing methods, detailed analysis, and cycle count oversight.
• Performs financial analysis and provides support to Operations Management to meet cost reduction targets.
• Assists in the preparation of daily and monthly profit and loss statements.
• Reviews and updates standard costs across production areas based on company requirements.
• Prepares and communicates margin analysis and performance reports to Operations Management.
• Assists in preparing costing data to support major business decisions.
• Leads the annual physical inventory count and quarterly cycle count processes.
• Supports the Controller in developing financial forecasts, budgets, and operating plans.
• Assists with the evaluation and implementation of ERP system upgrades.
• Participates in and provides financial support for Theory of Constraints (ToC), Lean, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise across accounting disciplines, including financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, planning, and forecasting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget targets.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems is highly desirable.