Cost Accountant

CFS; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

CFS in Beverly, MA is seeking a Cost Accountant to influence operations and financial decisions within a growing manufacturing environment. This hands-on role rewards analytical rigor, visibility, and close partnership with finance leadership.

You will perform cost accounting analyses, evaluate capital investments, monitor budget versus actuals, and develop insights to support strategic decisions. Hybrid work, full-time hours, and no anticipated overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of financial analysis or cost accounting experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• ERP experience (Oracle and/or SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform cost accounting analysis, including variance investigation
• Evaluate capital investments and support inventory management
• Analyze budget vs. actuals, forecasts, and financial variances
• Develop reporting and insights to support business decisions
• Review and coordinate financials with a shared services center

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Step into a high‑impact Cost Accounting role where your expertise will directly influence operational and financial decisions at a growing manufacturing organization. This is a hands‑on opportunity for a Cost Accountant who thrives in analysis, visibility, and real business partnership.

Cost Accountant

Pay Rate: $110,000-$125,000

Location: Beverly, MA (Hybrid)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Immediate impact role created due to a recent retirement — your work matters from day one
• High visibility supporting capital investments, inventory, and cost variance analysis
• Direct partnership with finance leadership and business stakeholders
• Exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment with evolving processes
• Opportunity to influence reporting and insights used in key decision‑making
• Stable, full‑time hours with no anticipated overtime
• Collaborative, family‑oriented culture with strong communication from leadership
• Chance to apply advanced ERP and Excel skills in a real‑world setting

Key Responsibilities For The Cost Accountant

• Perform cost accounting analysis, including variance investigation
• Evaluate capital investments and support inventory management
• Analyze budget vs. actuals, forecasts, and financial variances
• Develop reporting and insights to support business decisions
• Review and coordinate financials with a shared services center

Qualifications For The Cost Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of financial analysis or cost accounting experience
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• ERP experience (Oracle and/or SAP preferred)

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