Cost Accountant

As a Cost Accountant for Mfused, you’ll be at the heart of our financial operations, applying your expertise in cost analysis, general ledger and subledger accounting as well as month-end close activities. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Company’s financial records by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting the financial close process in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), policies & procedures as well as internal controls.

You’ll collaborate with teams like Supply Chain and Manufacturing to optimize costs and improve operational efficiency, directly impacting profitability and business success. If you have a strong foundation in accounting, excellent communication skills, and a desire to grow in a collaborative and supportive workplace, we want to hear from you. Your impact will help shape our financial success and optimize key business strategies.

This role will be based out of Scottsdale, AZ and you will be required to be on-site.

• Cost Accounting & Inventory: Perform cost analysis by maintaining and updating standard costs, bills of materials (BOMs), and cost structures. Ensure accurate valuation of inventory in accordance with GAAP (e.g., FIFO, weighted average). Monitor inventory movements and record cost-related transactions.
• COGS & Margin Analysis: Analyze cost of goods sold and gross margin trends. Identify variances between standard and actual costs and provide explanations. Partner with supply chain and operations to improve cost efficiency and internal controls.
• Inventory Controls & General Ledger (GL) Reconciliations: Manage inventory controls, conduct counts, and lead reconciliation. Oversee inter-company inventory transactions, perform periodic inventory reconciliations and cycle count analysis. Investigate inventory discrepancies, obsolescence, and shrinkage and streamline reporting processes. Perform assigned monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Investigate and clear reconciling items in a timely manner. Ensure assigned subledger-to-GL tie-outs (AR, AP, inventory, fixed assets).
• General Ledger Maintenance: Prepare, review, and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation. Maintain and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts on a regular basis. Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and in the proper accounting period.
• Month-End Close: Prepare and record journal entries related to inventory, COGS, and cost adjustments. Support timely and accurate month-end close processes. Reconcile inventory and cost-related accounts. Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Ensure all accruals, deferrals, and adjustments are properly recorded. Meet established close timelines.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
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  Prepare cost reports, variance analysis, and management reporting. Analyze variances and provide explanations for management. Support budgeting and forecasting related to production and costs. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure precise costing and accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to internal controls and GAAP for inventory, cost and general ledger accounting. Maintain documentation to support audit requirements.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and internal cross-functional teams. Ability to handle confidential information in compliance with GAAP, applicable regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Other Accounting Duties: Support ERP implementation and provide secondary internal controls for inventory audits. Perform successfully other duties as assigned.

• This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in cost accounting and full-cycle general ledger and subledger accounting. A strong…