Manufacturing Cost Accountant

This is a newly created position.

The Cost Accountant is responsible for providing accurate and timely cost and financial information to support manufacturing operations and management decision-making. This role is primarily cost accounting–focused (approximately 75%), with the remaining 25% dedicated to general accounting and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing cost accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with operations, production, and accounting teams.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting (Approximately 75%)

• Analyze actual vs. FIFO cost, investigate variances, and communicate root causes to management.
• Maintain and update (BOMs), including labor, overhead, and burden rates.
• Develop and analyze overhead absorption rates and cost allocation methodologies.
• Reconcile work-in-process (WIP) and inventory accounts from perpetual systems to the general ledger.
• Manage and oversee the cycle count program, including variance research and resolution.
• Compile cost and manufacturing expense data to support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support cost modeling, pricing analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Gain and maintain a strong understanding of manufacturing processes to ensure accurate cost application the first month upon hire.

General Accounting (Approximately 25%)

• Prepare and analyze monthly manufacturing cost and margin reports, including revenue, cost of sales, productivity, and profitability analysis.
•  Provide management with monthly reports analyzing revenue and cost of sales, specifying factors affecting the profitability of products or services, other margin analysis, and factory productivity/cost.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries related to inventory, accruals, and manufacturing costs.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and related analysis.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Assist with external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Maintain adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

Experience

• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum of 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of inventory flow, BOMs, and manufacturing cost structures
• ERP system experience required (BC Business Central, Printvis)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.