Cost Accountant

A well‑established, privately held organization in the manufacturing space is seeking a Cost Accountant to support financial costing, inventory analysis, and operational decision‑making.

• Direct visibility and partnership with Finance and Operations leadership
• High‑impact role with ownership over costing, inventory, and variance analysis
• Strong culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation
• Exposure to ERP systems and process enhancement initiatives
• Hybrid schedule with a mix of corporate office, remote work, and plant exposure

• Support financial costing activities, including BOM and standard cost maintenance
• Ensure accurate and timely inventory costing at month‑end
• Assist with month‑end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Analyze manufacturing and operational variances (actuals vs. standards) and provide insights
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, losses, and root causes
• Review and reconcile raw materials and finished goods inventory
• Maintain and analyze conversion cost drivers and trends
• Partner closely with Operations to support business objectives and decision‑making
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, including raw materials and Opex
• Document and support inventory controls, policies, and procedures
• Maintain fixed asset records and support compliance efforts
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis related to COGM, COGS, and inventory

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in accounting or finance (manufacturing exposure preferred)
• Strong understanding of inventory costing and variance analysis