Cost Accountant

MK Search; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Cost Accountant in Huntsville, AL, to oversee cost accounting procedures and refine financial analysis within a manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include managing cost tracking, performing variance analysis, and ensuring accurate inventory reporting. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in cost accounting and a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. The position offers a full-time contract with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Cost Accounting in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication abilities with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Overssee cost tracking and reporting activities in a high-volume production setting.
• Perform variance and margin analysis to support business decisions.
• Lead inventory counts and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

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As the Cost Accountant for our client in Huntsville, Alabama, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and refining cost accounting procedures and financial analysis within a manufacturing environment. The individual will be responsible for driving insights into production-related expenses and partnering across departments to support financial clarity and operational efficiency.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monthly and annual closing activities
• Oversee cost tracking and reporting activities in a high-volume production setting.
• Responsible for overhead and product cost monitoring, raw material valuation, and Master data oversight
• Internal reporting and financial summaries
• Perform variance and margin analysis to support business decisions.
• Evaluate material cost fluctuations and inventory valuation trends
• Analyze purchase price variances and standard vs. actual costs
• Conduct monthly reviews of inventory balances against physical counts
• Lead inventory counts and ensure accurate reporting.
• Document and update internal controls and business processes.
• Participate in internal and external audit activities.

Preferred Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in Cost Accounting in a manufacturing setting
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communication abilities with attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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