Cost Accountant | Global Manufacturer
Michael Page
Cost Accountant Opportunity
A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Cost Accountant to support plant operations and financial performance through detailed cost analysis, inventory management, and manufacturing reporting. This position will work closely with plant leadership, supply chain teams, and finance management to improve visibility into costs, profitability, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Job Description
- Maintain and analyze product costing and manufacturing cost structures.
- Monitor inventory transactions and ensure inventory accuracy.
- Perform standard cost updates and support annual cost roll processes.
- Analyze manufacturing variances, including labor, material, overhead, and purchase price variances.
- Prepare monthly inventory and cost accounting journal entries.
- Support month-end close activities related to manufacturing operations.
- Partner with operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure analysis.
- Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
- Develop management reports and KPI dashboards related to manufacturing performance.
- Support internal and external audit requests related to inventory and cost accounting.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3+ years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environments.
- Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost accounting principles.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- ERP system experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
What's on Offer
- Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Exposure to global operations and leadership teams.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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