Cost Accountant

Cost AccountantStep into a high-impact Cost Accounting role where your expertise will directly influence operational and financial decisions at a growing manufacturing organization. This is a hands-on opportunity for a Cost Accountant who thrives in analysis, visibility, and real business partnership.Why This Opportunity Stands Out:• Immediate impact role created due to a recent retirement — your work matters from day one • High visibility supporting capital investments, inventory, and cost variance analysis • Direct partnership with finance leadership and business stakeholders • Exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment with evolving processes • Opportunity to influence reporting and insights used in key decision-making • Stable, full-time hours with no anticipated overtime • Collaborative, family-oriented culture with strong communication from leadership • Chance to apply advanced ERP and Excel skills in a real-world settingKey Responsibilities for the Cost Accountant:• Perform cost accounting analysis, including variance investigation • Evaluate capital investments and support inventory management • Analyze budget vs. actuals, forecasts, and financial variances • Develop reporting and insights to support business decisions • Review and coordinate financials with a shared services centerQualifications for the Cost Accountant:• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • 3+ years of financial analysis or cost accounting experience • Manufacturing environment experience • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) • ERP experience (Oracle and/or SAP preferred)