Cost Accountant

Our client, a leading manufacturing company known for its innovation, operational excellence, and commitment to quality, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join its finance team. This role plays a critical part in supporting cost accounting functions, inventory valuation processes, and financial analysis activities that directly impact business decision-making. The Cost Accountant will partner closely with cross-functional teams including operations, supply chain, and finance leadership to ensure accurate product costing, strengthen financial visibility, and drive continuous process improvement initiatives across the organization.

• Analyze work orders, maintain standard costing, and ensure accurate cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, PPV) and support month-end close & P&L review
• Maintain inventory accuracy, including cycle counts, obsolete inventory, and GL reconciliation
• Lead annual standard cost roll, support project cost tracking, and provide cost estimates/pricing support
• Prepare cost estimates and provide pricing support for new and existing products, helping drive strategic pricing decisions

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 3-5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, COGS, and variance analysis
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, reporting)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills

• Standard weekday schedule with occasional travel and inventory-related activities
• Competitive benefits package offered