Cost Accountant

NOBEL Women; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NOBEL Women in Nebraska is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role focuses on month-end close, cost analysis, and supporting strategic business decisions by turning data into actionable insights.

You will collaborate with Operations and other departments, prepare journal entries using BlackLine, and ensure SOX controls and US GAAP compliance are upheld. Candidates should have a BS in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of accounting experience, with cost or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end close activities and assist with the close process in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare month-end journal entries, GL analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations using BlackLine.
• Partner with Operations and other departments to support inventory cycle counts, WIP audits, and asset verifications.
• Identify process improvements to reduce costs and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure SOX compliance and adherence to corporate accounting policies.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP

Financial analysis

Excel

ERP / SAP

SOX compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

BlackLine

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative Cost Accountant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, understanding cost drivers, and transforming financial data into meaningful insights that support strategic business decisions.
Reporting to the Cost Accounting Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting month-end and quarter-end close activities for the reporting unit while partnering with cross‑functional teams across the organization. This is a hybrid position and requires regular onsite presence.

Responsibilities / What You'll Do

• Actively participate in assigned accounting activities and month-end close processes in accordance with US GAAP.
• Perform assigned accounting tasks and provide ad hoc analyses, reports, and support as needed.
• Prepare month-end journal entries, general ledger account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations using BlackLine.
• Partner with Operations and other departments to support:

• Inventory cycle count reporting
• Year-end fixed asset verification
• Work-in-progress (WIP) audits
• Sheet-to-floor inventory verification activities

• Assist in identifying and resolving issues that could impact the timely completion of month-end close activities, escalating concerns promptly to the Cost Accounting Supervisor.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen financial controls, and enhance accounting processes.
• Maintain compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to all SOX compliance requirements and internal controls.
• Complete quarterly reporting requirements, including Site Analytics and other assigned reporting activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or a related accounting function.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience working with ERP and accounting systems; SAP experience is an asset.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a hands‑on approach and a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.