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Cost Accountant - PR/594707_1780070076

Cost Accountant

Lawrence
Permanent
USD70000 - USD70000
Procurement
PR/594707_1780070076
Cost Accountant

Our client, a leading manufacturing company known for its innovation, operational excellence, and commitment to quality, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join its finance team. This role plays a critical part in supporting cost accounting functions, inventory valuation processes, and financial analysis activities that directly impact business decision-making. The Cost Accountant will partner closely with cross-functional teams including operations, supply chain, and finance leadership to ensure accurate product costing, strengthen financial visibility, and drive continuous process improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze work orders, maintain standard costing, and ensure accurate cost of goods sold (COGS)
  • Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, PPV) and support month-end close & P&L review
  • Maintain inventory accuracy, including cycle counts, obsolete inventory, and GL reconciliation
  • Lead annual standard cost roll, support project cost tracking, and provide cost estimates/pricing support
  • Prepare cost estimates and provide pricing support for new and existing products, helping drive strategic pricing decisions

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • 3-5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, COGS, and variance analysis
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, reporting)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills

Additional Details

  • Standard weekday schedule with occasional travel and inventory-related activities
  • Competitive benefits package offered

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