Cost Accountant

Ledgent; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial reporting, inventory management, profitability analysis, and strategic decision-making within a manufacturing environment. This role will collaborate with operations, production, and finance teams to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and compliant reporting while driving continuous process improvements.

Key duties include cost analysis (materials, labor, overhead), variance analysis, inventory reviews,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Cost accounting and standard costing experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs for product costing and profitability reporting.
• Conduct pricing reviews to support margin and pricing objectives.
• Perform variance analysis comparing standard vs actual costs.
• Monitor inventory valuation and GAAP/compliance.
• Review obsolete and slow-moving inventory; suggest reserves/write-downs.
• Support month-end/year-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare cost accounting reports and management analyses.
• Collaborate with operations and finance to improve costing and inventory controls.
• Assist audits with supporting documentation and analyses.
• Participate in special projects.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

GAAP compliance

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP/Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial reporting, inventory management, profitability analysis, and strategic decision-making within a manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with operations, production, and finance teams to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting while supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs to ensure accurate product costing and profitability reporting.
• Conduct customer pricing reviews and provide recommendations to support margin and pricing objectives.
• Perform variance analysis by comparing standard costs to actual costs and investigating discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory valuation and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Review and analyze obsolete and slow-moving inventory, providing recommendations for reserves and write-downs.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory analysis, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and distribute cost accounting reports and performance analyses for management.
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams to improve costing methodologies, inventory controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and analysis.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

Experience

• 3-5 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting and standard costing methodologies.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, and GAAP.
• Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.