Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant – Tukwila, WA

Location: Tukwila, WA

Type: Permanent, Direct Hire

Pay: $80,000 – $100,000/yr.

Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, 401K with company match, PTO, paid holidays, EAP, employee wellness program, tuition assistance.

The Cost Accountant plays a critical role within the Finance team, responsible for delivering accurate product and project costing, enhancing margin transparency, supporting operational decision‑making, and reinforcing effective cost controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and update standard cost structures for manufactured products within the ERP system.
• Oversee project‑based costing for engineered‑to‑order products, including project setup, tracking, and detailed analysis.
• Analyze and maintain inventory valuation for raw materials, work‑in‑process (WIP), semi‑finished, and finished goods.
• Perform weekly and monthly WIP analyses and reconciliations, including project‑level WIP reporting.
• Support annual and periodic standard cost updates and re‑costing initiatives.
• Monitor, analyze, and explain manufacturing variances related to materials, labor, and overhead.
• Maintain accurate product and cost‑related financial master data within the ERP system.
• Support month‑end close activities related to inventory, WIP, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Prepare margin, variance, and profitability reporting by product, product line, customer, and project.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Sales on cost estimates, quoting, pricing strategies, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–7 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in project‑based or engineer‑to‑order manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite, SAP, Epicor, or similar platforms).
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across finance, engineering, operations, sales, and supply chain teams.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing