Cost Accountant
Core
Develop and maintain standard costing, analyze manufacturing costs, and provide insights to improve efficiency and profitability.
Role type
Cost Accountant
Builds
Financial and management reporting for plant operations and division finance
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Standard costing, manufacturing cost analysis, GAAP compliance, journal entry preparation, inventory reconciliation, variance analysis, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas), ERP systems (SAP)
Preferred skills
Manufacturing experience, SAP proficiency
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain standard costs for annual revaluation and new materials; Ensure alignment with planning, sourcing, and production teams on cost inputs; Compile labor and manufacturing spend reports; Analyze production cost variances; Prepare and post accounting journal entries for monthly closing; Support inventory cycle counts and balance sheet reconciliation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
