Cost Accountant

We are seeking an entry-level Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This is a great opportunity for an entry level or early-career professional to build a strong foundation in cost accounting while gaining hands-on exposure to production costs, inventory, month-end close, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is ideal for someone analytical, eager to learn, and excited to grow in a position that supports both financial accuracy and operational decision-making.

Why this role stands out

• Strong entry-level opportunity for someone with a bachelor’s degree looking to launch a career in accounting or finance
• Hands-on exposure to cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work closely with operations, supply chain, and finance teams
• Involvement in reporting, analysis, budgeting support, and month-end activities
• Great role for someone who wants to learn, grow, and build valuable analytical experience

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing expenses, material usage, labor activity, and overhead to help provide insight into product and production costs
• Maintain and update standard cost data to support accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting
• Review cost variances, identify trends and drivers, and assist in communicating findings to support decision-making
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to support cost controls and improve visibility into manufacturing performance
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports related to production trends, spending, and profitability
• Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost allocations, and manufacturing accounting entries
• Support analyses that contribute to pricing, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Participate in process improvements related to costing methods, reporting accuracy, and financial workflows

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
• Internship, academic project work, or early professional experience in accounting, finance, or manufacturing is helpful but not required
• Strong initiative and eagerness to learn new concepts
• Analytical mindset with solid organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well across finance and operations teams
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with data is a plus

Compensation

$70,000.00-$80,000.00 Yearly

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