Cost Accountant

The Cost Accountant is responsible for the integrity of product costing and inventory valuation across Beak & Skiff's manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer and working closely with the Controller, this role serves as the primary accounting resource for manufacturing and production teams — translating operational activity into accurate financial data. The right person brings strong technical accounting skills, a working knowledge of ERP systems, and the instinct to identify and solve problems before they become issues. This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving, multi-entity environment. You will own cost accounting from the ground up — assisting the manufacturing departments with building and maintaining bills of material, setting standard costs, managing inventory, and supporting close processes — while serving as a trusted partner to cross-functional teams across the organization. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to Build, maintain, and update bills of material (BOMs) in collaboration with manufacturing and production departments. Set and maintain standard costs; analyze and explain variances to budget and standard across all product lines. Reconcile inventory values and oversee physical inventory counts; analyze results and assess impact on the income statement. Prepare cost of goods manufactured and cost of goods sold reports; maintain accuracy and consistency across entities. Execute standard cost updates and ensure timely reflection of input cost changes. ERP Administration & Systems Support the maintenance and ongoing development of Acumatica, including system structure, workflows, back-end settings, and customizations. Identify and implement ERP improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and data reliability across accounting and operations. Serve as a point of contact for manufacturing and operations teams on ERP-related accounting questions. Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with a focus on inventory, COGS, and production-related accounts. Maintain the integrity of intercompany transactions and reconciliations across Beak & Skiff's entities. Prepare audit-ready documentation and reports; present cost findings and variance analyses to management. Partner with the Controller and CAO to monitor key financial performance indicators and recommend process or cost improvements. Cross-Functional Partnership Work closely with plant managers, procurement teams, and operations leadership to ensure financial data reflects operational reality. Advise management on costing decisions and the financial implications of operational changes. Assist in general ledger maintenance and contribute to financial statement preparation as needed. Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required. Experience with Acumatica or a comparable ERP system strongly preferred. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required. Equivalent combinations of education and directly relevant experience will be considered. Strong command of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, and manufacturing accounting. Analytical mindset with the ability to work through complex data, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly. Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities without losing accuracy. Comfortable working independently and taking initiative in a dynamic, multi-entity environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interact professionally with colleagues, plant teams, and leadership. Ability to build and maintain recordkeeping systems and support documentation of policies and procedures. Software/ Equipment: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) · Acumatica ERP · Gmail · Standard office equipment (computer, printer, copier) Physical Exertion: Light Work- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Work may include light lifting, carrying, and handling materials. Environmental Conditions: Indoor Work- Indoor environments may include exposure to temperature variations, such as unheated or non-air-conditioned areas. Travel: No Regular Travel- This position does not require regular travel. Disclaimer: The requirements listed in this job description are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee in this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor or management. The Company reserves the right to modify, add to, or revise job duties at any time, consistent with business needs. This job description does not create an employment contract, express or implied, and employment remains at will. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards