Cost Accountant
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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