Cost Accountant Manager

We are looking for a Cost Accountant Manager to support financial operations for a wholesale distribution business in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This Contract to Permanent position focuses on strengthening cost visibility, improving inventory valuation accuracy, and guiding standard costing practices within a manufacturing-related environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical judgment and practical experience translating cost data into clear recommendations for business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cost accounting activities by reviewing production, inventory, and overhead data to ensure accurate financial reporting and reliable product costing.

• Develop, maintain, and refine standard cost models that reflect material, labor, and operational expenses across the business.

• Analyze cost variances and operational trends, then communicate findings to management with recommendations to improve margin performance.

• Partner with finance and operations teams to validate inventory values, monitor cost drivers, and support effective budgeting and forecasting.

• Prepare regular cost analysis reports that help leadership evaluate profitability, pricing considerations, and overall business performance.

• Oversee month-end cost accounting tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of inventory-related financial activity.

• Support process improvements related to cost tracking, reporting accuracy, and internal controls within the accounting function.

• Provide guidance on manufacturing cost accounting practices and help ensure consistency in standard costing methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in cost accounting, including responsibility for detailed analysis and financial reporting.
• Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting with a clear understanding of inventory and production-related cost flows.
• Hands-on knowledge of standard cost accounting principles and variance analysis.
• Ability to interpret complex cost data and present practical business insights to stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Proficiency in preparing reconciliations, reports, and accounting support for month-end close activities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across accounting, finance, and operational teams.

Compensation

$40.00-$55.00 Hourly

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