We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to manage and analyze product costs, inventory, COGS, and cost variances. This role will support accurate financial reporting by monitoring manufacturing and inventory-related costs, performing reconciliations, and providing meaningful analysis to management.

The ideal candidate has strong cost accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and hands-on experience with inventory, variance analysis, and month-end closing activities.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze product and inventory costing to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Monitor and reconcile inventory balances between the subledger and General Ledger.
Calculate and review Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and gross margin.
Analyze standard costs versus actual costs and investigate significant variances.
Perform material, labor, overhead, purchase price, and production variance analysis.
Review inventory movements, adjustments, receipts, issues, and other transactions affecting product costs.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting.
Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory, COGS, accruals, variances, and cost adjustments.
Investigate discrepancies in inventory and costing data and coordinate with relevant teams to resolve issues.
Support inventory valuation and ensure appropriate costing methodologies are consistently applied.
Monitor and analyze manufacturing and operational costs to identify trends and opportunities for cost improvement.
Prepare cost accounting reports and management reports as required.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost-related analysis.
Support internal and external audits by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Maintain accurate and organized cost accounting records and documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve cost accounting processes, controls, and reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in Cost Accounting, preferably within a manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-driven environment.
Strong understanding of inventory accounting, COGS, product costing, and variance analysis.
Experience with standard and/or actual costing is highly preferred.
Knowledge of inventory valuation methods such as FIFO and weighted average costing is an advantage.
Hands-on experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.
Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data analysis.
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of financial data.
Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

Manufacturing or supply chain environment
Inventory management and reconciliation
Standard costing and cost roll-ups
Manufacturing overhead allocation
Material, labor, and overhead variance analysis
COGS and gross margin analysis
ERP-based inventory and costing processes
Process improvement and financial controls

Key Skills

Cost Accounting
Inventory Accounting
Product Costing
COGS Analysis
Variance Analysis
Inventory Reconciliation
Financial Analysis
Month-End Close
General Ledger
Microsoft Excel
ERP Systems
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail