Cost Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to support manufacturing finance activities. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can strengthen cost visibility, maintain accurate product costing, and provide meaningful analysis to guide operational and financial decisions. The role will partner closely with plant and finance teams to improve reporting accuracy, monitor cost performance, and support a disciplined standard costing environment.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare, review, and maintain product cost data to ensure accurate financial reporting within a manufacturing setting.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead expenses to identify cost trends, variances, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Support the standard cost process, including updates, validations, and ongoing monitoring of costing assumptions.
• Reconcile inventory and production-related financial data to help maintain reliable month-end and periodic close results.
• Partner with manufacturing, operations, and finance stakeholders to explain cost performance and provide actionable financial insight.
• Develop regular cost analysis reports that highlight key drivers affecting margins, production efficiency, and spending levels.
• Assist with variance investigations by comparing actual results against standards, budgets, and forecasts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to cost controls, reporting processes, and manufacturing financial analysis.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles and standard costing methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed cost analysis and interpret financial results accurately.
• Experience working with inventory, production costs, and variance reporting in a plant or manufacturing setting.
• Solid understanding of cost structures including material, labor, and overhead components.
• Proficiency in preparing financial reports and supporting month-end close activities related to costing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.

Compensation

$35.00-$42.00 Hourly

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