Stealth Startup

Cost Accountant

LocationPhoenix, AZ
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Job Title:


Cost Accountant


Reports To:


Manager, FP&A


Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our finance team based in the Phoenix AZ area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and analyzing cost records and reports, ensuring accurate product costing, and supporting the organization’s financial planning and inventory control functions. This role is critical to maintaining cost accuracy and inventory integrity in a highly regulated, quality-focused manufacturing environment.


Responsibilities and Duties

Analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead; identify cost-saving opportunities
Maintain and update standard costs of manufactured goods; investigate and explain variances to standards
Collaborate with operations and engineering to evaluate BOMs (Bills of Materials), routings, and cost drivers
Perform monthly inventory valuation and reconcile inventory accounts to the general ledger
Lead analysis of slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory; prepare and maintain reserves for obsolescence in compliance with internal policies and GAAP
Support and participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count programs
Prepare detailed cost and margin analysis reports to support pricing strategies and financial forecasting
Assist in developing and monitoring key inventory KPIs and cost control initiatives
Provide support during internal and external audits, particularly around inventory and costing
Work with ERP systems to maintain cost and inventory modules


Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Expertise in standard costing, cost variance analysis, and inventory management
Strong proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Prolonged periods are sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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