Cost Accountant

Hybrid Work Arrangements

This role is hybrid eligible with a requirement to be in the office at least three days per week.

• Support cost and management accounting including, but not limited to, project accounting, financial reporting and analysis, month‑end financial closing, and audit.
• Leverage a robust investigative mindset and work through efficiency improvements and opportunities as they present.
• Manage preparation and execution of annual standards and monthly statistical cost rolls.
• Review and approve Make, Buy, and OSP workflows ensuring that they are accurate and reflect the correct process.
• Analyze the purchase price variance in the general ledger.
• Audit cycle count activity, selection of items to be counted, recount decisions, research of discrepancies, and report on progress towards making improvements for greater accuracy and coverage.
• Reconcile inventory reports for internal and bank use.
• Assist in preparation of inventory reports and charts for executive management.
• Perform monthly closing activities including preparation of journal entries and explaining variances.
• Assist in the development of procedures and controls associated with cost accounting.
• Ensure Oracle system integrity and accuracy of general ledger and cost accounting data.
• Work with other departments on projects related to item costs.
• Maintain the monthly actual versus budget reporting to operations management.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3 – 5+ years of experience in cost accounting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, such as Oracle.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaboration First.

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more.
• We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.