Cost Accountant

Inceed; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Inceed is assisting a Boulder, Colorado based manufacturing company in finding a skilled Cost Accountant to own cost accounting and month-end close, with a focus on inventory controls and financial reporting. You will manage standard costing, journal entries, and variances to help drive plant performance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience, including cost accounting in a manufacturing setting, and a solid grasp of GAAP principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3+ years accounting experience; 1+ year cost accounting in manufacturing; GAAP knowledge essential; understanding of standard costs.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze manufacturing cost transactions.
• Review and adjust direct cost of goods sold.
• Prepare journal entries and month-end close activities.
• Analyze inventory balances and cycle count results.
• Record monthly period costs and manufacturing variances.
• Establish and review standard costs.
• Prepare account reconciliations and financial reports.
• Analyze budget vs. actual manufacturing variances.
• Support annual and internal audit activities.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Analytical skills

Integrated accounting systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Integrated accounting systems

Job description

Compensation:$90,000-$95,000 annually, depending on experience

Location:Boulder, CO

Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Cost Accountant to join their team!

This is a strong opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys owning core cost accounting and month‑end responsibilities in a manufacturing environment. You’ll play a key role in keeping financial data accurate, supporting inventory controls, and helping drive better visibility into plant performance. If you’re looking for a hands‑on role with room to make an impact, this could be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Process and analyze manufacturing cost transactions
• Review and adjust direct sales cost of goods sold
• Prepare journal entries and month‑end close activities
• Analyze inventory balances and cycle count results
• Record monthly period costs and manufacturing variances
• Establish and review standard costs
• Prepare account reconciliations and financial reports
• Analyze budget versus actual manufacturing variances
• Support annual and internal audit activities

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered
• At least 3 years of accounting experience
• At least 1 year of cost accounting experience
• Manufacturing environment experience required
• Knowledge of GAAP principles
• Understanding of standard cost structures
• Experience with integrated accounting systems
• Strong communication and analytical skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Experience with inventory controls
• Background in month‑end close processes
• Exposure to financial reporting
• Experience supporting audit requests
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong problem‑solving mindset
• This opportunity includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package—details will be shared during later stages of the hiring process.

Other Information:

• Hands‑on role supporting core manufacturing finance operations
• Opportunity to contribute to inventory accuracy and reporting quality
• Collaborative environment with visibility across accounting functions

Our client unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We’re here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what’s better for them.

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.