Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant, ManufacturingCharleston, WV | Full-Time | $75,000 to $90,000 per year, plus 12% 401(k) match and quarterly bonus eligibilityA global, family-owned manufacturing company based in Charleston, West Virginia is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its finance team. This role sits at the intersection of cost analysis, inventory control, and operational improvement, working directly with plant and operations management to drive accuracy and efficiency across the manufacturing cost environment.Monday through Friday, standard business hours. The role requires schedule flexibility and will include intermittent travel.$75,000 to $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience, plus quarterly bonus eligibility.What You'll DoAs Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for the monthly analysis of cost variances and the implementation of corrective actions. You will validate cost of goods sold as part of the month-end close process and reconcile the inventory subledger to the general ledger. Investigating cycle count variances and resolving discrepancies will be a regular part of your work.You will oversee daily inventory control operations, including monitoring stock levels, material movements, and transactions. Through analysis of inventory data, you will identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement. You will also direct and participate in cost analyses, rate studies, and the review of standard manufacturing costs, as well as all aspects of physical inventory and inventory reconciliation.A meaningful part of this role involves evaluating internal controls and costing system processes. You will identify weaknesses that affect inventory and cost integrity, propose process changes that improve efficiency and reporting accuracy, and work with operations management to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve plant performance. You will develop user-facing reports that communicate key cost drivers and their relevance to profitability. Additional responsibilities include reviewing production job data, investigating discrepancies, closing out production jobs, and maintaining the roof bit return program.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or a related fieldMinimum three years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge of standard, weighted average, and actual cost accounting methodsExperience with a fully integrated ERP systemAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsAbility to travel intermittently as neededPreferred QualificationsExperience with Microsoft Dynamics ERPProficiency with Cognos Business Intelligence or Crystal ReportsDemonstrated experience identifying internal control weaknesses and implementing process improvementsStrong presentation and written communication skills for cross-functional reportingExperience working directly with plant operations or production teamsCompensation and BenefitsBase salary of $75,000 to $90,000 per year, commensurate with experienceQuarterly bonus eligibilityMedical coverage through a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and a wellness credit of up to $750Free concierge primary care and free telemedicine servicesVoluntary 401(k) plan with company match currently up to 12%Voluntary dental and vision plansBasic life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverageTo apply, submit your resume along with a brief overview of your cost accounting and manufacturing experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.