Cost Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial planning and operational performance in Chestertown, Maryland. This role will focus on analyzing manufacturing and inventory costs, delivering accurate reporting, and providing insights that help leadership improve profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:
• Examine cost structures across materials, labor, and overhead to uncover opportunities for improved efficiency and reduced spend.
• Track production results against established standards, investigate variances, and communicate findings with practical recommendations.
• Partner with operations, procurement, and other business teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning activities.
• Prepare recurring cost accounting reports and management summaries that clearly reflect financial performance and key trends.
• Maintain oversight of inventory costing, including valuation reviews and reconciliation of inventory-related balances.
• Support decision-making by assessing how cost fluctuations influence margins, pricing, and overall business results.
• Strengthen cost accounting processes by identifying workflow improvements that increase accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
• Ensure financial practices align with applicable accounting requirements and provide support during internal and external audit reviews.
• Contribute to the financial evaluation of new products or services by developing cost estimates and related analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• 4 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in cost accounting.
• Demonstrated background in manufacturing cost accounting, including hands-on work with standard costing methods.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, cost allocation techniques, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, data analysis, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems to manage cost data and reporting activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present financial information to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Compensation

$80,000.00-$100,000.00 Yearly

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