Cost Accountant

Leveraged Talent Solutions; Hamptonville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leveraged Talent Solutions is seeking a Cost Accountant to analyze and report manufacturing costs, inventory, product margins, and overall financial performance. The role partners with operations, purchasing, supply chain, and finance to improve cost controls and support business decisions.

The candidate will perform monthly closings related to inventory and COGS, analyze variances, maintain standard costs, and assist with annual budgeting and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing/cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and standard costing.
• Experience with D365 is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables and lookups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• CPA, CMA, or other professional certification is often preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close activities related to inventory and manufacturing costs.
• Analyze product costs, labor, overhead, material variances, and manufacturing expenses.
• Maintain and review standard costs; update cost models as needed.
• Prepare inventory valuations, reserves, and reconciliations.
• Investigate variances in purchase price, production, labor, and overhead.
• Prepare monthly cost and variance reports for management.
• Support cost analysis for RFQs and budgeting processes.
• Assist with audits and internal controls in cost accounting.

Skills

Excel advanced

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

PivotTables/Lookups

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

D365

Job description

The Cost Accountant is responsible for analyzing and reporting manufacturing costs, inventory, product margins, and financial performance. This role partners with operations, purchasing, supply chain, and finance teams to improve cost controls, maintain accurate financial records, and support business decisions.

Job Duties

• Perform monthly closing activities related to inventory, manufacturing costs, and cost of goods sold.
• Analyze product costs, labor, overhead, material variances, and manufacturing expenses.
• Maintain and review standard costs and update cost models as needed.
• Prepare and analyze inventory valuations, reserves, and reconciliations.
• Investigate purchase price, production, labor, and overhead variances.
• Prepare monthly cost and variance reports for management.
• Support sales with cost card analysis for RFQs.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory audits.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with financial and external audits.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or cost accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting and standard costing.
• Experience with D365 is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• CPA, CMA, or other professional certification is often preferred but not required.