Cost Accountant

Job Overview

Red Valve, a DeZURIK brand, is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our growing manufacturing operation in Gastonia, North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with plant leadership, gain deep operational insight, and make a direct impact on business performance through accurate costing, inventory management, and financial analysis.

This is an onsite position working four 10-hour days per week
, providing a unique schedule while remaining closely connected to plant operations and the teams you support.

• Maintain standard costs, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing financial data.
• Execute cost rolls, review Bills of Material, support cycle counts, reconcile inventory balances, and participate in month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, identify trends, and partner with Operations, Purchasing, and Engineering to drive corrective actions and cost improvement initiatives.
• Review cycle count results, support a Gemba walk, analyze cost drivers, respond to operational questions, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve plant performance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities and help the organization navigate growth opportunities.

• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a desire to learn.

DeZURIK offers a competitive base salary in the $66,296 to $82,870 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus opportunities tied to performance. Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund.

We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.

Please note:

Sponsorship is not available for this role.