27803 Cost Accountant

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Oxford, NC seeks a Cost Accountant to manage inventory control, costing, and financial reporting support. You will handle reconciliations, cycle counts, and assist with the month-end close.

Required: 2–6 years in manufacturing accounting and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, with strong Excel/GL skills and analytical acumen. A $10k yearly bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Advanced Excel; Word and Outlook proficiency.
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy.
• Self-motivated with business judgment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of Access and SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inventory controls – develop and manage inventory control procedures for accurate records.
• Costing – establish and maintain costs for products including material, labor, overhead.
• Customer account support – monitor selected AR balances and assist with issues.
• Cost impact analysis – evaluate financial impact of design/material/supplier changes.
• Physical inventory & cycle counts – assist with counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Purchase price monitoring – report supplier price changes and impacts.
• Financial close – assist with month/year-end close activities.
• Management reporting – prepare ad hoc financial reports and trends.
• Audit support – assist with schedules and reconciliations for audits.
• Continuous improvement – suggest and implement changes to processes.
• Internal controls – maintain data integrity and add controls as needed.
• Other responsibilities – support accounting projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

General ledger

Analytical skills

Numerical aptitude

Communication skills

Access/SQL

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Word/Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Access

Job description

27803 Cost Accountant

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Oxford, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Positions:1 Full Time

Experience
2 - 6 Years

Compensation Details
10k bonus yearly at end of year.

Job Summary

The Cost Accountant is responsible for inventory control, cost accounting, financial reporting support, inventory reconciliations, and selected accounts receivable activities. This role helps ensure accurate inventory records, reliable product costing, and compliance with accounting principles and company policies.

Essential Functions

• Inventory Controls – Develop, implement, manage, and continuously improve inventory control procedures to ensure accurate inventory records and valuation.
• Product Costing – Reliably and accurately establish and maintain costs for manufactured and purchased finished goods, including material, labor, and overhead components.
• Customer Account Support – Manage selected customer accounts within the accounts receivable collection process by monitoring outstanding balances, helping resolve payment issues, and communicating account status as needed.
• Cost Impact Analysis – Assist in evaluating the financial impact of changes in product design, raw materials, supplier pricing, and manufacturing processes on product costs and margins.
• Physical Inventory & Cycle Counts – Assist with physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program, including researching discrepancies and supporting corrective actions.
• Purchase Price Monitoring – Work closely with Purchasing to proactively identify, analyze, and report supplier and material price changes and their impact on product costs.
• Financial Close – Participate in month-end and year-end close processes, including inventory and cost-related reconciliations, analysis, and journal entries as required.
• Management Reporting – Prepare ad hoc financial and management reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information, operational data, and trends.
• Audit Support – Assist with annual financial audits by preparing schedules, documentation, reconciliations, and supporting information.
• Continuous Improvement – Identify and recommend improvements to accounting, costing, inventory, and reporting systems and procedures, and help implement approved changes.
• Internal Controls – Maintain financial security and data integrity by following established internal controls and developing additional controls where necessary.
• Other Responsibilities – Support accounting, financial analysis, and related projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial accounting statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, data analysis, and reporting; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Strong aptitude for numbers.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Accuracy with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to apply business judgment and financial knowledge to solve problems.
• Strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of Access and SQL, a plus.

Experience

Two years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Benefits

• 401K plan
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance