Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment in Columbus, Ohio. This role combines inventory accounting, cash application, banking support, and reconciliation work while helping maintain accurate cost and transactional records. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing cost accounting knowledge and can work across warehouse, purchasing, and administrative processes with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with warehouse personnel to track inventory activity and ensure related transactions are recorded accurately.
• Manage accounting support for product conversions, brokerage activity, and consignment arrangements within the inventory process.
• Prepare customer invoices, enter billing information, and apply incoming cash receipts to the appropriate accounts.
• Assist with banking activities such as processing payments, posting cash transactions, and completing bank reconciliations.
• Perform account reconciliations, compile operational and financial metrics, and maintain organized data tracking for reporting purposes.
• Develop working knowledge of purchase settlement processes, including documentation tied to weight, chemistry, conversions, and customer billing records.
• Provide backup coverage for administrative tasks such as ordering office supplies, maintaining files, and supporting routine office operations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to verify supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies affecting cost and settlement records.• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of standard costing principles and cost analysis methods.
• Ability to reconcile accounts, analyze data, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Experience with invoicing, cash application, and bank-related accounting tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfortable collaborating with warehouse, operations, and administrative teams.
• Proficiency in tracking metrics and preparing supporting documentation for financial processes.