Cost Accountant

AccruePartners; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance culture

Leadership environment

Impactful work during transformation

Competitive rewards & stability

Collaborative growth & visibility

Job summary

AccruePartners in Monroe, NC is seeking a cost analyst where you''ll assist in collecting, tracking, and analyzing production, labor, material, and overhead costs, supporting month-end close and cost reporting.

This role offers exposure to budgeting and forecasting, inventory valuation, and collaboration with operations, procurement, and accounting to ensure accurate data. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Required).
• Basic understanding of accounting and cost concepts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to learn accounting software or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect, track, and analyze production, labor, material, and overhead costs.
• Support the preparation of cost reports, variance analyses, and margin calculations.
• Maintain inventory records and assist with inventory valuations and reconciliations.
• Participate in month-end close activities related to cost accounting.
• Assist with standard cost updates and variance explanations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with cost-related data.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and accounting teams to ensure accurate data entry.
• Maintain organized documentation for audits and internal reporting.
• Follow company policies and accounting standards (GAAP).

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Cost accounting concepts

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• A century-old organization with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and technical expertise within the manufacturing industry.
• Generates tens of millions in annual revenue and continues to grow at an accelerated pace through market expansion and operational modernization.
• Has evolved from a small regional firm into a global supplier, serving customers across North America, Latin America, and Asia.
• Currently executing a major transformation, consolidating operations into a single, advanced facility to improve efficiency, scale, and collaboration.
• Led by an experienced executive team that combines deep industry expertise with a forward-looking vision for innovation and sustainable growth.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• :A performance-driven culture that values accountability, precision, and continuous improvement in every area of operations
• .A leadership environment that empowers innovation, encourages new ideas, and invests in tools and processes that drive progress
• .The opportunity to make measurable impact by modernizing systems and financial infrastructure during a pivotal phase of transformation
• .Competitive total rewards, including performance incentives, long-term stability, and strong executive engagement
• .A collaborative environment that fosters professional growth, visibility, and meaningful contribution across the organization

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P) HOW YOU ARE QUAL

• IFIEDBachelor’s degree in Accounting (Requ
• ired)Basic understanding of accounting and cost con
• ceptsStrong proficiency in Microsoft
• ExcelWillingness to learn accounting software or ERP sy