Cost Accountant

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

Job summary

Ledgent, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial reporting, inventory management, profitability analysis, and strategic decision-making in a manufacturing setting.

You will work closely with operations, production, and finance teams to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and timely financial reporting while driving continuous process improvements. The role involves analyzing costs, reviewing pricing, performing variance analysis, and supporting

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory valuation

GAAP

Variance analysis

Excel

ERP/accounting systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

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.