Cost Accountant

The Cost Accountant is responsible for analyzing, tracking, and controlling costs related to production, inventory, and operations. This role supports management decision-making by providing accurate cost data, variance analysis, and recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.

Responsibilities:

- Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead

- Perform cost variance analysis and investigate discrepancies

- Monitor inventory valuation and cost of goods sold (COGS)

- Prepare cost reports, budgets, and forecasts

- Support month-end and year-end close processes related to costing

- Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to improve cost controls

- Assist with product pricing, margin analysis, and profitability studies

- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

- Support audits by providing cost-related documentation and explanations

- Reconciling RNIs (Received not Invoiced).

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- 2–5 years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing accounting (preferred).

- Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory management.

- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

- Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and budgeting.

- Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.