Cost Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support product line financial oversight in Richmond, Virginia. This position plays a key role in evaluating cost performance, developing financial reporting, and partnering with corporate teams, manufacturing sites, and leadership to provide accurate analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight.

Responsibilities:
• Review monthly financial results for assigned departments and resolve discrepancies to help ensure accurate reporting
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation related to product line accounting activities
• Evaluate quoting data and production-related cost information to support consumer product operations
• Develop recurring monthly schedules that measure and interpret product line performance
• Create profit and loss analyses for management review, highlighting trends and key variances
• Support the design, maintenance, and execution of accounting controls and procedures under senior accounting guidance
• Assemble and distribute financial schedules for corporate reporting needs
• Contribute to special projects and additional analyses as business priorities require

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• At least 3 years of experience in accounting, cost accounting, or a related finance role

• Hands-on knowledge of cost accounting principles, including standard costing and cost analysis

• Ability to interpret financial data and produce reports, statements, and projections with accuracy

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Strong attention to detail and a high standard for data accuracy

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and leadership

Compensation

$75,000.00-$90,000.00 Yearly

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