About the Role
As a Cost Accountant, you will serve as a vital link between financial operations and production efficiency. You will leverage your expertise in cost analysis and inventory management to drive operational transparency and support strategic decision-making across the organization.
Responsibilities-
Analyze standard costs for labor, overhead, and raw materials to provide actionable insights into production efficiency.
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Lead the reconciliation of inventory subledgers to the general ledger to ensure data integrity.
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Drive the month-end close process by preparing journal entries and detailed account reconciliations.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and explain cost variances, directly influencing operational improvements.
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Maintain and optimize cost accounting data within ERP systems to support accurate financial reporting.
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Support the development of annual budgets and forecasts by tracking performance trends against actual results.
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Ensure robust internal controls are maintained to safeguard inventory and financial accuracy.
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
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2-5 years of professional accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and complex data modeling.
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Strong working knowledge of GAAP and core cost accounting methodologies.
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Demonstrated experience utilizing ERP software for financial data management.
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Active CPA license or significant progress toward certification.
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Direct experience with standard costing models and variance analysis.
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Background in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
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Proven ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
