Cost Accountant

Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant with strong analytical skills to support accounting and financial reporting during a period of growth and internal change. This role requires someone who can independently analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve complex accounting issues.

• Perform cost accounting, cost analysis, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and analyze financial and management reports.
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Cost Accountant will investigate discrepancies and identify root causes.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based reports and analyses.
• Analyze costs, margins, expenses, and financial trends.
• Support accounting process improvements and special projects.
• Partner with accounting and leadership to provide actionable financial insights.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Cost Accountant should have progressive accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Cost accounting and financial reporting experience required.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Cost Accountant should have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently research and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Manufacturing or product-based accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, or variance analysis is a plus.