Cost Accountant

Looking to take ownership of cost accounting in a hands‑on manufacturing environment while partnering directly with leadership? This is a high‑impact role where your insights will drive operational and financial decisions across multiple sites. Cost Accountant Salary: $120,000–$150,000/yr Why This Opportunity Stands Out: High visibility role partnering directly with the Controller and cross‑functional leadership Opportunity to influence decision‑making across multiple manufacturing sites Broad exposure to operations, FP&A, supply chain, and program management Hands‑on ownership of cost accounting processes and inventory management Ability to drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives Strong analytical focus with opportunities to build reporting and tracking tools Work in an environment that values operational excellence and continuous improvement Exposure to government contracting and advanced cost accounting practices Opportunity to contribute to training initiatives and organizational development Key Responsibilities for the Cost Accountant: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes Perform inventory and cost of goods sold analysis and reconciliations Analyze manufacturing variances and labor productivity metrics Maintain and reconcile project cost ledger to the balance sheet Partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve cost and inventory issues Develop reporting and analytics to track performance and identify improvements Qualifications for the Cost Accountant: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 8+ years of experience, including 4+ in manufacturing accounting Strong Excel and ERP system experience (Costpoint preferred) Knowledge of project costing and government contracting (FAR, CAS preferred) EB-6990130059 #J-18808-Ljbffr