Cost Accountant (Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Description

Cost Accountant (Manufacturing)

Located in Lexington, NC, we specialize in providing equipment for material handling, washing, and lifting, tailored for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries offering standard and custom-made equipment designed to meet strict regulations.

We are looking for a hands-on Cost Accountant to support our growing Thermal market segment across US and UK Manufacturing sites. If you enjoy digging into costs, partnering with operations, and improving how things run, we'd love to meet you.

What you'll do

• Maintain and administer the standard cost system (BOMs, routings, labor & overhead rates)
• Handle inventory accounting & controls (valuation, reconciliations, cycle counts, physical inventories, obsolescence)
• Manage production orders, postings, closures, and resolve variances
• Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead, yield)
• Support cost estimates and margin analysis for customer quotations
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs and inventory
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Take on ad hoc projects as needed

What we're looking for

• 2+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on standard costing experience
• Experience with monthly close and inventory accounting
• Strong knowledge of BOMs, routings, absorption & manufacturing accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Positive, collaborative team mindset
• Motivated self-starter who can manage deadlines and priorities

Benefits

• Company contributions toward medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• Tax-advantaged Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for medical expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for dependent care expenses
• Company-paid contributions to 401(k), disability, and life insurance
• Complimentary personal financial planning support
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible work and work-from-home options (role-dependent)
• Reimbursement programs for personal and professional growth

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/28/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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