Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Cost Accountant

Join a dynamic manufacturing organization as a Cost Accountant, where your expertise will play a vital role in enhancing financial accuracy and operational efficiency. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company that values precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Located onsite in Bedford, NH, this position is perfect for professionals ready to make a measurable impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Overview:
As a Cost Accountant, you will be responsible for managing and analyzing cost data related to inventory, production, and Standard costs, supporting the company’s financial health and operational decision-making. You will collaborate closely with procurement, production, and accounting teams to maintain data integrity, conduct variance analysis, and support month-end close processes. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting who thrive on detail and accuracy.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-3 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; experience with Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, or similar ERP systems preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform variance analysis, reconcile inventories, and support month-end close procedures

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with Standard Costing & Valuation processes
• Familiarity with JSOX internal controls and inventory auditing
• Experience working with manufacturing variances and gross margin analysis

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 2-3 years of hands-on cost accounting experience in a standard cost manufacturing environment
• ERP system experience (Oracle, NetSuite, SAP) is beneficial

Other Requirements:

• This is an onsite role based in Bedford, NH, with no remote work available.
• Regular business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexibility for early start times and occasional early departures.
• The ideal candidate will pass a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work closely with the accounting and production teams to support internal controls and operational excellence.

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