Cost Accountant

Liveo Research AG; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Liveo Research AG in Delaware City, DE is seeking a Cost Accountant to join the Finance team. The role focuses on analyzing manufacturing costs, budgeting, and turning data into actionable insights to support pricing and profitability decisions.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in accounting/finance with 1–2 years of accounting experience, strong Excel and ERP familiarity (SAP). Join a team driving cost control and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1-2 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs and budget-to-actual results.
• Prepare production and cost analysis reports.
• Support product costing, pricing, and profitability analysis.
• Help identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Support inventory and cycle count activities.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Support annual budgeting and financial audits.
• Work with the Finance team and other departments to improve cost reporting and processes.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical thinking

Excel

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Build Your Accounting Career in Manufacturing

Liveo Research is a global manufacturer of rigid pharmaceutical packaging solutions serving customers around the world. We're looking for a Cost Accountant to join our Finance team in Delaware City, DE.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working with data, understanding how a manufacturing operation works, and turning financial information into meaningful business insights.

Why Liveo?

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Company-paid life insurance & short-term disability
• Paid time off & holidays
• Career growth with a global organization

What You'll Do

• Analyze manufacturing costs and budget-to-actual results
• Prepare production and cost analysis reports
• Support product costing, pricing, and profitability analysis
• Help identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
• Support inventory and cycle count activities
• Assist with month-end and year-end close
• Support annual budgeting and financial audits
• Work with the Finance team and other departments to improve cost reporting and processes

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1-2 years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• SAP or other ERP experience is a plus
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience is a plus

Background Check & Drug Screening Required

Liveo Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable

Compensation details: 75000-107000 Yearly Salary