Cost Accountant

Full-time

Kurt J Lesker Company

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in manufacturing environments? We're looking for a Cost Accountant to play a key role in maintaining accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and operational financial reporting. This position partners closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams to provide insights that drive profitability, efficiency, and informed business decisions.
Key Job Elements:
Maintain and analyze costs, including labor, material, and overhead rates
Prepare cost reports and analyses to support operational and financial decision-making
Analyze production results, inventory movements, and gross margin performance
Support forecasting and budgeting of standard product costs
Other duties as assigned
Variance Analysis
Perform monthly manufacturing variance analysis, comparing actual to costs
Investigate significant cost fluctuations and provide practical recommendations for corrective action
Track variances against budget and prior periods to identify trends and drive efficiencies
Inventory Accounting
Review and monitor inventory transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment
Support physical inventory counts, cycle count programs, and inventory audits
Reconcile inventory accounts, maintain inventory reserves, and ensure accurate valuation across Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods
Provide guidance on inventory procedures and controls
Month-End Close Support
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting
Maintain strong internal controls and accurate, audit-ready documentation
Support internal and external audit requests related to inventory and cost accounting
Manufacturing & Operational Business Partnering
Serve as a key finance partner to Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams
Identify and lead opportunities to improve costing processes, reporting, and internal controls
Support ERP enhancements and reporting improvements within D365 Finance & Operations, including the Cost Management, Inventory Management, and Production Control modules
Contribute to continuous improvement and process automation initiatives (e.g. Power Automate)
Qualifications:
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance
4+ years of accounting experience, including inventory costing, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory accounting.
Experience working within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) for inventory and cost transactions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and data analysis functions
Preferred
Power BI experience for reporting and dashboard development
Experience in a multi-entity or multi-currency accounting environment
We Offer:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and employee recognition programs
On-site gym, wellness programs, and walking trails
Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives
A collaborative, people-first culture
Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at View email address on us.fitly.work or call View phone number on us.fitly.work to provide the nature of your request.   
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