Cost Accountant

RTD Talent Solutions, LLC; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RTD Talent Solutions, LLC is representing a premier manufacturing company in Gastonia, NC, seeking a full-time Cost Accountant. This position involves analyzing product costs, managing inventory, and supporting financial operations for enhanced profitability.

Ideal candidates will have a background in manufacturing accounting, strong analytical skills, and experience with cost reporting. The organization offers competitive compensation and benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and perform financial analysis.
• Experience with month-end close activities and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product costs to ensure accurate cost accounting.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory transactions and costs.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and analyze margin results.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve processes.
• Assist with month-end close activities.

Skills

Cost analysis

Inventory management

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

RTD Talent Solutions is representing a premier manufacturing company with offices in Gastonia, NC that is currently seeking a Cost Accountant to join their growing team. This is a full-time, permanent role, with great compensation and benefits.

Our client was founded over 30 years ago, is a well-established leader in the metal fabrication and contract manufacturing space, with decades of experience delivering high-quality, end-to-end production solutions. Known for their reliability and long-standing client relationships, the organization specializes in transforming complex concepts into fully realized, production-ready components.

Job Summary:

As their Cost Accountant, you would be responsible for analyzing and managing product costing activities within a manufacturing environment, ensuring accurate cost reporting, inventory valuation, and financial analysis to support operational efficiency and profitability.

Key job duties, among others:

• Analyze product costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to ensure accurate cost accounting.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory transactions, standard costs, and manufacturing variances.
• Prepare and analyze monthly cost reports, inventory valuations, and margin analyses.
• Partner with operations leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory, cost accounting, and manufacturing reporting.