Cost Accountant

Company Overview

• A century-old organization with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and technical expertise within the manufacturing industry.
• Generates tens of millions in annual revenue and continues to grow at an accelerated pace through market expansion and operational modernization.
• Has evolved from a small regional firm into a global supplier, serving customers across North America, Latin America, and Asia.
• Currently executing a major transformation, consolidating operations into a single, advanced facility to improve efficiency, scale, and collaboration.
• Led by an experienced executive team that combines deep industry expertise with a forward‑looking vision for innovation and sustainable growth.

• A performance‑driven culture that values accountability, precision, and continuous improvement in every area of operations.
• A leadership environment that empowers innovation, encourages new ideas, and invests in tools and processes that drive progress.
• The opportunity to make measurable impact by modernizing systems and financial infrastructure during a pivotal phase of transformation.
• Competitive total rewards, including performance incentives, long‑term stability, and strong executive engagement.
• A collaborative environment that fosters professional growth, visibility, and meaningful contribution across the organization.

Onsite in South Charlotte (full‑time, onsite)

• Assist in collecting, tracking, and analyzing production, labor, material, and overhead costs
• Support the preparation of cost reports, variance analyses, and margin calculations
• Help maintain inventory records and assist with inventory valuations and reconciliations
• Participate in month‑end close activities related to cost accounting
• Assist with standard cost updates and basic variance explanations
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with cost‑related data
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and accounting teams to ensure accurate data entry
• Maintain organized documentation for audits and internal reporting
• Follow company policies and accounting standards (GAAP)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Required)
• Basic understanding of accounting and cost concepts
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to learn new accounting software or ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a finance environment