Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant Compensation $70,000–$85,000 + Bonus + Profit Sharing Location Greater Hartford, CT Cost Accountant | High-Impact Manufacturing Accounting Opportunity Our client is seeking a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization in the Greater Hartford area. This is a highly visible role that offers direct exposure to leadership, operations, and strategic decision-making. This position is ideal for an accounting professional looking to expand their experience beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and gain exposure to costing, inventory management, financial planning, and operational analysis. You'll play a key role in helping the organization improve profitability, strengthen inventory controls, and support business growth. Why This Opportunity High‑visibility role with direct exposure to leadership and operations Opportunity to influence product costing, inventory accuracy, and margin improvement Strong blend of accounting, cost analysis, and FP&A responsibilities Hands‑on involvement with manufacturing operations and inventory management Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning Opportunity to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies Collaborative team environment with mentorship from experienced financial leaders Stable organization with strong growth potential and career advancement opportunities Profit‑sharing program in addition to annual bonus potential Key Responsibilities Maintain and analyze product costing and inventory accounting processes Perform standard cost, inventory, and variance analysis Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations Analyze labor, material, and overhead variances Partner with operations to monitor inventory levels, scrap activity, and metal utilization Assist with margin analysis, pricing reviews, and profitability reporting Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives Participate in inventory counts and inventory control procedures Assist with audit preparation and financial reporting requirements Identify opportunities to improve costing methodologies and inventory processes Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field 2+ years of cost accounting experience or accounting experience within a manufacturing environment Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Understanding of inventory accounting and manufacturing operations Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills preferred Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operations teams #J-18808-Ljbffr