Cost Accountant -Moncks Corner, SC

Cost Accountant
-1398 job at SP Associates. Moncks Corner, SC.

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our finance team at our textile manufacturing facilities in Kingstree or Moncks Corner, South Carolina
. This role is critical to monitoring and analyzing manufacturing costs, ensuring accurate inventory valuation, and supporting data‑driven decision-making within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment focused on innovative composites and technical fabrics
.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing cost analysis, strong ERP skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both financial and operational teams.

• Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Review and reconcile inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods valuations.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and provide insights into material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.
• Monitor production order costs and BOM accuracy, identifying cost drivers and recommending corrective actions.

• Prepare detailed cost reports, margin analyses, and profitability tracking for products and production lines.
• Support the annual budgeting process with standard cost updates and forecasts.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and procurement teams to understand cost impacts of process or material changes.

• Conduct cycle counts, physical inventory reviews, and inventory reconciliations.
• Assist with inventory audits and ensure alignment with general ledger and ERP systems.
• Monitor inventory transactions and ensure proper cost allocation.

• Maintain cost accounting module within ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor).
• Support internal controls and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and audits.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve cost tracking processes and data accuracy.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Preferred:

• Experience in the textile industry
  , especially with composite or technical materials.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar.
• CPA, CMA, or working toward certification.

• Some travel between sites may be required.
• Frequent collaboration with production, procurement, and finance teams.