Cost Accountant

Thorough-Staff LLC; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cost Accountant reports to the Director of Finance and is responsible for analyzing, managing, and reporting manufacturing costs for dental equipment design, production, and distribution.

You will support BOM accuracy, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and close processes, partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in cost accounting in manufacturing, ERP experience (Epicor or IFS), advanced Excel, and knowledge of ISO 13485 or FDA QSR.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial analysis skills and experience with standard costs, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Experience with annual budget planning and subsequent variance analysis.
• Strong IT experience: ERP (Epicor or IFS strongly preferred), Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis), BI systems and tools.
• Experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing, preferably dental or precision equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA manufacturing regulations, or similar quality systems preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard and actual product costs, including material, labor, overhead, and landed costs.
• Perform variance analysis (price, usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption) and provide explanations to management.
• Support BOM accuracy and routing structures in the ERP system.
• Conduct ongoing product and margin analysis to support pricing strategies and profitability improvements.
• Recommend changes to reduce costs and maximize profit.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation in accordance with GAAP and Group standards.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies related to WIP, scrap, rework, and obsolete inventory.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve cost controls and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes as they relate to manufacturing costs.
• Prepare cost-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to inventory and costing.
• Ensure costing practices align with internal controls and relevant quality and regulatory standards (ISO 13485, FDA QSR).
• Identify and implement process improvements in cost accounting, reporting, and ERP workflows.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by establishing preliminary and final product costs.

Skills

Cost analysis

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Data analysis

Process improvement

Budgeting

Internal controls

Regulatory knowledge

Audit support

Education

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

Tools

Epicor

IFS

Microsoft Excel

BI systems

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Finance, The Cost Accountant is responsible for analyzing, managing, and reporting manufacturing costs associated with the design, production, and distribution of dental equipment and related components. This role supports accurate product costing, inventory valuation, margin analysis, and financial decision-making while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory standards.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Analysis

• Develop, maintain, and analyze standard and actual product costs, including material, labor, overhead, and landed costs.
• Perform variance analysis (price, usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption) and provide actionable explanations to management.
• Support bill of materials (BOM) accuracy and routing structures in the ERP system.
• Conduct ongoing product and margin analysis to support pricing strategies and profitability improvements.
• Recommend changes to the company’s processes and policies to reduce costs and maximize profit.

Inventory & Manufacturing Support

• Ensure accurate inventory valuation in accordance with GAAP and Group standards.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies related to WIP, scrap, rework, and obsolete inventory.
• Participate in and support physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve cost controls and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes as they relate to manufacturing costs.
• Prepare cost-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to inventory and costing.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure costing practices align with internal controls and relevant quality and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA QSR where applicable).
• Identify and implement process improvements in cost accounting, reporting, and ERP workflows.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by establishing preliminary and final product costs.

Work Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial analysis skills and experience with standard costs, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Experience with annual budget planning and subsequent variance analysis
• Strong IT experience: ERP (Epicor or IFS strongly preferred), Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis), Business Intelligence systems and tools.
• Experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing, preferably dental or precision equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA manufacturing regulations, or similar quality systems preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.

Education Requirements

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